Joan Gimma Matulis

Predeceased by her husband, James M. Matulis, Joan is survived by her three daughters Gwendolyn Bouras of Unionville, Catherine Matulis of East Hartford and Christine Steward of Las Vegas; her adoring grand children Vasiliki Bouras, Laurelin Matulis, George Bouras, Sarah Matulis and Alexandria Bouras; her beautiful great-grandson Eoin Mc Geough; and her sister Elizabeth Uchalik. She was pre-deceased by her son James J. Matulis, and sister Mary Jane Descoteaux.

In her spare time Joan loved being in her backyard. Whether it was working on her flowerbeds, watching a deer or wid turkey go by, or feeding a stray cat or two, Joan loved her yard. She also enjoyed her time swimming at the Hospital for Special Care and taking leisurely walks with her dog Chi-Chi. Joan’s latest passion was Facebook. Keeping track of her grandchildren both near and far made her feel as though she was with them Not a day would go by without her updating her page or leaving comments on the pages of others.

Friends and family are welcome to join in a celebration of Joan’s life on Wednesday, August 3 at the New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home., 444 Farmington Avenue, New Britain at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the charity of the giver’s choice, preferably one that comes to the aid of animals.

To share a memory with the family, please go to www.newbritainsagarino.com