Joan T. Caulfield

1935 - 2023

Caulfield, Joan T.
LATHAM - Joan T. Caulfield, 87 of Latham, passed away suddenly on June 8, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Caulfield who passed away on December 28, 2022.
Born in Troy on November 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George Lesley MacCubbin and Julia (Coleman) MacCubbin. She was educated in the Troy school system and graduated from Troy High School, class of 1952. After graduation, she attended Oneonta Teacher's College for two years. On September 17, 1955, she married Joe and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage prior to his passing.
Joan was a homemaker throughout her life, raising two sons and later in life caring for Joe and providing a long and happy life. She was a voracious reader, a crossword puzzle pro, loved word games, and digital solitaire was her favorite. She loved all of the events, outings, and vacations to various destinations with couples from Joe's bowling and golf leagues. She especially loved spending time with her family, in particular, her six cherished grandchildren.
Joan was a devout Catholic and an active supporter of the church's mission. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Mary Hull Caulfield; as well as her siblings, George Lesley (late Teresa) MacCubbin Jr. and Cecelia (late Joseph) Gavin. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey M. Caulfield and Thomas E. (Mary) Caulfield; her sisters, Frances (late John) Cowan, and Mildred Cross; and her brother, Ronald MacCubbin. In addition, she is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Adam (Tiffany), Luke, Erin (Jordan) Flores, Evan, Eric, and Connor, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours on Monday, June 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham with Rev. Geoffrey Burke, celebrant. Immediately following the funeral Mass, Joan will be laid to rest with her husband Joe in the Saratoga National Cemetery.
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