SLATTERY, Joan Joan Slattery, 86, of Boston and Juno Beach, passed away Friday in Jupiter, Florida. The cause of death was heart failure. She was born Joan Marie Mulhern on August 24th 1930 to parents Joseph Mulhern and Gertrude McNulty. She attended the Newton Country Day School before attending Manhattanville College in New York City. She married John Slattery in 1953 and together they raised six children: Ellen, Nan, Julie, Lee, John and Peter. She is survived by her husband and children as well as seven grandchildren: Maggie, Luke and Rose Kinnealey, Casey, Sophia and CJ Slattery, and Harry Slattery. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Mulhern of Florida and a sister, Dorothy Carroll of Massachusetts. After raising her children she went back to Bentley College and earned a CPA degree. She worked for many years at The Flatley Company in Braintree and in the comptroller's office at Babson College in Wellesley. She was a devout Catholic and a regular attendee at the Corpus Christi Parish in Auburndale, and St Paul's Church in Wellesley. She was an active volunteer with the March of Dimes, as well the Perkins School where for years she read to the blind. She was also president of the Ace of Clubs charitable organization. She was a long time member of Woodland Golf Club in Newton where she won multiple club champion titles in golf as well and singles and doubles tennis. She was also a loyal fan of all four Boston Sports teams. She travelled the world with her family, took classes in many subjects that interested her later in life, and was always an avid reader. Nothing made her happier than spending a Fourth of July on the beach in Scituate with her family, the Boston Pops playing in the background. She was a generous, thoughtful, funny, intelligent woman who lived life to its very fullest and will be deeply missed by many. Visiting Hours: A service will be held at St John the Evangelist Parish, 9 Glen Rd., Wellesley, on Saturday March 18th at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at Woodland Golf Club, 1897 Washington St., Auburndale. Please come and celebrate the wonderful life of our Joanie.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for JOAN SLATTERY

21 Entries

Mary Frances cordes Czarnecki

June 24, 2017

Ellen bought me home on a Spring Break. Her mother was a kind and loving mother to Ellen and a generous host in a beautiful home. Blessings to you Ellen.

March 22, 2017

Dear Slattery Family,
My mom and I just heard about the loss of your beloved mother and wife, we are terribly sorry. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Joanie was a wonderful person, so grounded, real, fun and smart!
God bless you all,
Anne Guiney Marley

Patricia Marchitelli

March 18, 2017

Dear Slattery Family,
So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Slattery. I remember being at your house many times growing up, and Mrs. Slattery was usually chasing one of you around. She was always kind to me.. My condolences to you all.

Elizabeth (Sweet) Callahan

March 17, 2017

Dear Slattery Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I had the privilege of working alongside her at Babson College 1991-1994. She was a wonderful role model to me and many other young women working in that office. She was grace and intelligence personified.

I hope many wonderful family memories bring you peace at this time.

With Sympathy,

Rosemary Dwyer

March 17, 2017

Our hearts are saddened by our great loss, but those in Heaven must be rejoicing that Joan has joined them there, where she will shower down blessings on her dear Slats and her wonderful family and so many of us who loved her, because knowing her was to love her.

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Susan Zappone

March 12, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family.
Susan Zappone

March 11, 2017

To all the Slattery's

I was deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear about your Mom's passing. She was such a great and loving person who had a very positive and lasting influence on my life. I always felt welcomed and comfortable in the "Riverboat" house docked at 72 Vista Ave. We were the two Catholic families that bookends the old blue blood WASPs known to us as Uncle Charlie (Grover) and the Chandlers (of Saltonstall political fame). With 12 kids descending upon the neighborhood within 1+ years they had no other option than to surrender and welcome us - as we welcomed them. They proved to be great neighbors (as we were) and we won over their hearts and minds. Vista Ave was a great place to live and grow up.

I always saw your Mom as a woman ahead of her times. Unlike most women in the late '60s-70's - she was very independent - and passionately involved in a diverse range of activities - that at first was puzzling to me but I came to realize that her passion for what she engaged herself in was what made her so unique and special and I believe brought her a deep sense of meaning, balance and great pleasure to her life..

There was no single event that defined her - she was a women who shared her talents with others - be it tennis or golf, reading for the blind, taking piano lessons, immersing herself in the latest best sellers, braiding hair while serving up breakfast and getting you all off to school on time. She was humble in her accomplishments - and unless you spent time in the Den you would never know what a great athlete she was, or the books she was reading, or notice that there were always fresh flowers in the house. The piano was in the living room, and if I timed my visits just right I would get to hear her play.

Your Mom was a strong and independent woman who was very comfortable in her own skin. I think her inner spirit was what attracted people to her. She had so many great friends and I enjoyed watching her interact with all of them. She had a certain style and grace, she was smart and funny and really loved a joke. But what impressed me the most was how kind she was.to me and to all her friends. I never heard her speak harshly of others and never felt judged or criticized by her. She seemed to appreciate the good in others and developed lasting friendships that in return provided her the starring role in the life she lived.

Although I did not include her as a bridesmaid in my wedding party - as I had promised her at age 10 - 25+ years ago she gave me a beautiful black lacquered tray with the US Constitution engraved on it. Because I never served tea to anyone or provided delicate oderves - I hung the tray in both my house in New Gloucester and York (where it still hangs today) as a reminder to me of her and all of the Slattery's. You were my second family and always had a spot for me at the ship galley kitchen table. I love seeing the tray hung above our wood stove and sometimes find myself steeped in thought of what a wonderful person your Mom was (and the great times I had with all of you). I saw her as my second mother. I will treasure forever all the time I got to spend with her and all of you. I know that I have become a better person for having her in my life.

I wish her God Speed as she ascends into the heavens of the universe and know that she will shine brightly upon all who came to know and love her - she leaves behind a lasting treasure of memories and her presence in my life will never be forgotten.

Fly high and protect us all as you did during your time on earth. You will become a special star that I will find and seek solace and peace as I see you shine down upon us all. The gift of your love and friendship will remain with me forever.

You Go Girl -

Beth Ryan Walter

Gail Pickwick

March 10, 2017

So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time.

Marie and Don Foley

March 10, 2017

Joan was a talented, delightful and special friend who crowded into her life a memorable career. We were at her wedding when she married Slats, then came motherhood, followed by her special talents at accounting. All the while managing an active household with ease. We will miss this lovely lady as will all who knew her. May God grant her eternal rest.

Gwen Brown

March 10, 2017

Dear Slattery's- My most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Joan.
I always enjoyed the times spent at family gatherings. So smart and funny. I truly admired her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I keep you close to my heart.
Gwen Brown

March 9, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Slattery Family. I got to know Mrs. Slattery while working at Woodland and we shared many happy times .I will miss our chats and miss laughing with her more than you know. She was simply the best.
Kind.thoughtful and so much fun. Rest in peace my friend.

Laurie Titus

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Biff Kelley

March 8, 2017

My sympathy to all the Slattery's on your loss. Your Mom was always so kind when I would see her. She never failed to mention the old days in Scituate. Great memories for sure!

Brian Kolb

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Sally D

March 8, 2017

May you rest in peace Joanie & have as many laughs in heaven as you created on earth. I will think of you always when I pass your special spot on Minot Beach.

maura nolan brown

March 7, 2017

Dear Slattery Family
Your mother was the most fun loving person at Woodland.
You all were her STARS. I'm so sorry for your loss. Her memory is close to my heart. The Globe said it all
Love and Hugs to all the Slatterys
Maura Nolan Brown

Jane Murphy

March 6, 2017

Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord, and may Perpetual Life shine upon her. May she Rest in Peace.

Nan,

I remember your Mom from our days at Seton.
Later she and my Mom worked together at
Babson. My Mom, Jean Murphy was in the financial aid office.
I will remember your family in my prayers.

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