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Joan Babbitt Obituary
Joan Lois Babbitt, age 82, of St. Augustine, passed away on September 14, 2012 at her home on with her husband at her side. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, Joan worked as a Teacher's Aide in the Ithaca (NY) School District for nearly twenty years. She went on to serve as the Town Clerk in Danby, NY, in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Upon relocating to St. Augustine in 1994, Joan volunteered her time in the Flagler Hospital Auxiliary for ten years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed participating in a women's bowling leagues for many years. Joan was also a talented seamstress and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Raymond Babbitt of St. Augustine; daughters, Lesley Broat of Pickney, MI, and Jo Ellen Hedlund of Ithaca, NY; a son, Michael Babbitt of Ithaca; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey Mendelis II. Private services were held. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Babbitt
Sue Kerrison (Zbieszkowski)
October 15, 2012
So many memories of a wonderful lady. I am so sorry about your loss. It's been so many years since we lived across from each other but I remember it like it was yesterday. She passed away on the same day my mom did.(9-14-91)I'm sure they're sharing a cup of coffee just like the "old days." God be with you all. Love and Hugs to all of you.
Stephanie Stanton
September 25, 2012
Ray, Mike and family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Joan was a wonderful person. I have a lot of memories of the things we all did together. May your memories ease some of your heartache.
Stephanie Stanton
September 23, 2012
Mike & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sympathy,
Janet Grasso
Garry and Gay Huddle
September 23, 2012
Our thoughts are with you all on the passing of Joan.
Glenda Long
September 23, 2012
Dear Ray and Family - I was saddened to read of Joan's passing. I enjoyed many cups of coffee at our respective kitchen tables with her and some wild winter rides to the Ithaca Bowl to post our scores. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Perko
September 22, 2012
Ray, i am so sorry to read of Joan's passing. I so enjoyed my time with both of you when we worked at Divi. The time I spent playing cards with her, being at your house and going to the Am. Legion for dinners. May she rest in peace. Please know I am thinking of you.
September 21, 2012
Ray,Mike & girls and all the grandkids, sorry to hear of the loss of you wife,mom
and grandma, we were friends for many
years.
Audrey Hardesty
Kathy Hall Schweiger
September 21, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Julie Sager - Brannon
September 21, 2012
May God bless you in this time of sorrow - so sorry to hear of her passing
Walt & Judy Allen
September 20, 2012
Ray, Mike and the entire Babbitt family our thoughts and well wishes to you all at this sad time. Have alot of great memories from bowling and racing that will last for ever.
September 20, 2012
Ray and children, I am so sorry for your loss. Since I moved from Ithaca, I have lost touch with many old friends. I still remember the good times we all had at the Ithaca-Dryden Raceway many years ago. Joan was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Loretta Lucenti MacDonald
Concord, NC
Bonita (Hogben) Ferguson
September 20, 2012
I worked for your Mom at the Danby Town Hall. I'll always remember her laugh and the big bowl of peanut M&M's she had on her desk.
Ruth Cito
September 20, 2012
To Ray, Jo Ellen, Lee, Mike and the entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
annie cummings
September 20, 2012
mikey...so sorry to read of your mom's passing. my thoughts are with you and your family.
Minnette & Scott
September 20, 2012
'Gramps', Mike, Leslie, Jo Ellen, and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May your memories give you strength during this most difficult time.
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