Joan V. Silva

She is survived by her son, Anthony Talentino, her daughters Tracey Talentino and Jodi Talentino, son-in law David Perez, and her sisters Diane Spencer and Joy McCabe, along with many nieces and nephews.

Joan loved spending time in the kitchen making delicious meals and baked goods for her family and friends. She appreciated beauty in all its forms. Joan was also an avid reader and exercise enthusiast. She enjoyed spending summers on Cape Cod, and she relocated there with her husband, John Pickering, when she retired from International Paper (formerly Champion International Corporation) after 25 years of service in the corporate facilities department.

There will be no calling hours and a private service will be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to: Smile Train, www.smiletrain.org. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.