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JOAN L. BOLKER

Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

1939 - 2024-07-08

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BOLKER, Joan L. Died Monday, July 8, at age 84. She lived a full professional life as a teacher, writer, writing coach and therapist, never afraid to wrestle with a bureaucracy to start a new career. In each reinvention, she found new ways to help people learn to live their own lives.Joan was...

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Dear Ethan, Jessica and Ben my sincerest condolences. You were for a good part of your lives in the loving warmth of an amazing person. Joan was a gift to any and all of us whose lives she touched. My life was certainly changed by her friendship and for that I am forever grateful. I shall never forget her.

Joan was my Number one neighbor I always wished to meet on my daily walks. She was tremendously and honestly friendly. If you met her you will always remember the warmth of her smile.

My condolences for Ethan Jessica and Ben to my cousin Joan and her lasting legacy

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My heartfelt condolences to Ethan, Jessica and Ben. We have missed Joan´s spirit for a while now. I feel so very fortunate that Joan was in my life since childhood, and then in the lives of my daughters. She is woven into our life histories, as a memorable, generous, caring, insightful and intelligent person. Rest in peace Joan.

Our condolences to a beautiful person in all ways! David, Paula, Justin and Edward Rubin

Joan was a wonderful friend to Victor and me. We will remember her fondly. Our heartfelt condolences to you, Ethan, Jessica and Benjamin.