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Joan attended Immaculata Junior College, and completed her degree in education at American University. She taught for the Department of Defense Dependant schools at Quantico, Va. where she met her loving husband Paul Cole. They were married for 52 wonderful years.
Joan's life was dedicated to her children and to those less fortunate. She was a warm, sincere, gentle, generous and loving individual.
She is survived by her husband Paul; son, Michael, daughters, Patricia Marie and her husband, Bob Hendricks, Gretchen Michelle and her husband, Harry Lade and Heather Anne and her husband, Eugene Breen; grandchildren: Erin, Meghan, Daniel, Helen, Gabriel, Sean and Shea and two beautiful great grandchildren: Christine and Carson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angus and Dorothea, a brother who died in infancy, and her aunt, Edna Cissna.
The viewing and recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at MountcastleTurch Life Celebration Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Va. A Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Lake Ridge. Internment will occur at a later date in Quantico National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joan's name be sent to the ARC of Greater Prince William County, 13505 Hillendale Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22193. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home of Dale City.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Nancy Thompson
November 12, 2010
Dear Gretchen, Heather, Mike, Patty and Mr.Cole, I was so sorry to learn of Joan's passing. She was a very special person and I know how deep your sorrow and loss runs. Please know that I am so honored to have known her and I will remember her lovingly always. You are all in my heart and in my prayers.
Sincerly Nancy Thompson
November 10, 2010
Bob, Pat, Erin, Megan and Bobby,
So sorry to hear about your loss. She was a special lady and I know you must miss her terribly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Mark and Christy Matthews
Gretchen Cole-Lade
November 10, 2010
My beautiful mother when she was dating my dad. My dad took this picture and it is one of his favorites!!
Jayme Von Schriltz
November 10, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of need, Mrs. Lade we love you and you and your family are in our hearts today and the weeks to come as you go through this
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Sr. Susan Paweski, SP
November 9, 2010
The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods extend their sympathy to the family and friends. The Immaculata High School Alumnae Association will hold all in prayer.
Pam Brewster
November 9, 2010
To the Cole Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Although I never got the chance to actually meet Mrs. Cole, I did indeed have the chance to meet her wonderful Family and Mr. Cole. You were one of my very favorite customers at Giant Pharmacy and I grew to love you very much,I will continue to think of you often and pray that God will watch over you and your family during this time. I know she is in a better place and will always be with you in spirit may God bless you all.
Love and Prayer, Pam Brewster (Giant Pharmacy)
( I truely have been blessed to know you and your loving family )
Marilou La Fontaine Moore
November 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sharon Breen
November 8, 2010
Your Light shines on in our hearts forever.
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