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Joan Edmonds Obituary
Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Joan Frances Edmonds (Bell), of Bryn Mawr, PA and formerly of Rumson, NJ passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at her home. She was the wife of Patrick G. Edmonds with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia PA, she was the daughter of the late Nora Hanlon Bell and Thomas F. Bell. Joan graduated from Notre Dame High School and Immaculata University in 1952. She was a parishoner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Springfield, PA.
In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her daughter, Nora and son, Kevin. Surviving Joan, in addition to her husband, Patrick, are her daughter, Kathryn and husband Jon of Wynnewood, PA; and three sons, Christopher and his wife Mary of Landenberg, PA and their children, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Sean, and Thomas; Patrick and his wife Laura of New Canaan, CT and their children, Griffin and Ava; Brian and Amber of Sedona, AZ, and their son Blaise. Joan is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Christine and her children, Kevin Harrison and Adrienne. In addition, she is survived by two brothers, Thomas and his wife Alice of Lansdowne, PA and Donald and his wife Mary of Drexel Hill, PA and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA. Interment will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joan Edmonds may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Edmonds
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Kathleen McDonnell Waidelich
January 10, 2013
Mr. Edmonds and family, Thoughts and prayers are with you all . I have very fond memories of the Old Bridge and Red Bank years.
Tom & Joan Lillis
January 10, 2013
Joan was a 5-star everything; wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, person & neighbor. Witty and fun, Joan will be missed by all. God bless Joan and all who were touched by her.
Chuck Quackenbush
January 10, 2013
thank you Mrs. Edmonds for your kindness, grace and hospitality. Those of us fortunate to know your family have always admired you very much
margaret obyrne
January 9, 2013
I have such wonderful, fond memories of Joan.
May she rest in peace.
God Bless.
ed brannagan
January 9, 2013
To Pat and the entire Edmonds family so sorry for your loss.Mrs Edmonds was a lovely lady always with a SMILE.Ed Brannagan UPS driver in Rumson.
Bill Kusch
January 9, 2013
Mrs. Edmonds was a great teacher at RBC and I have fond memories of her. My prayers go out to her family.
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