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Phebe Joachim Obituary

East Lyme - Phebe Joachim, 85, of Griswold Rd., Niantic, died Tuesday morning at Sava Healthcare Center at Bridebrook, Niantic.

She was Sept. 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Clarence and Alma Hart Demarest.

She was married to the late Robert Joachim. Mr. Joachim died Jan. 18, 1991.

She is survived by her two sons, Alan Joachim of Wellesley, Mass. and Mark Joachim of Upperco, Md.; two brothers, Donald Demarest of East Paris, Maine and Gilbert Demarest of Plainville, Conn.; one sister, Nancy Dillert of Ashley Falls, Mass.; and four grandchildren, Scott, Douglas, Robert and Katherine.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Milton Demarest.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Niantic. Calling hours will be held from 11:30 until 1 p.m. on Friday.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 106 CT 32, North Franklin, CT 06254.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Caryn Joachim

December 12, 2010

Thinking of Phebe Joachim,my mother in law,during this Christmas season. She is now with the Lord Jesus our Savior. Praise the Lord!

Dan Demarest

February 6, 2010

"Sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Phebe. She will be missed by the many people that have known her. Our thoughts are with you all .'

Charlie Demarest

February 4, 2010

I was saddened to hear of Phebe's passing. It was great to have her as an aunt. I especially have fond memories of visiting her at the beach during the 60's. She always made me feel welcome and at ease. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the rest of the family.

John Nancy & Luc Parandes

February 3, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Beverly Mazzarella

February 3, 2010

To all the family--
I was sorry to hear about Aunt Phebe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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