Joan Vander Vliet

I knew Joan from the ER at BFMC, I was a nurse and she was one of our volunteers. She was lovely and her smile lit up the department. She gave me some great jewelry cleaning tips in our down time:) She will be missed. My deepest sympathies.

I had the gift of getting to know Joan on a personal level as her daughter, Martha, and I have been friends for 45 years. I have many fond memories of sharing family and holiday events with her. Joan always made everything special. In addition to all her gifts she was also especially devoted to her family. A remarkably interesting, talented and gracious woman. I feel privileged to have known her and be part of the personal corner of her life. May you rest in peace Joan. Love Paula

Tthank you for the reminder of Joan´s many gifts. I had the pleasure of knowing her through 2nd Congo Church in Greenfield. I lit was delightful spending time It was delightful with her on committee and in the kitchen. Fond memories

I got to know Joan well in the 1980s when I worked at Northfield Mount Hermon School. Joan - tireless, funny, and never less than elegant -- was a force of nature. I´m not sure what her title was, but her responsibilities, some possibly self-assigned, extended to making sure that any landmark or public event, from choir concerts to commencements, was done "just so" - there was a standard, a Northfield way of doing things, that would countenance no compromise. She was uniquely capable not...

A founding member and former president of our series [Music in Deerfield/Valley Classical Concerts], Joan was also a valued volunteer for my (Public Radio) station, WFCR/NEPM and many other local organizations. Those who knew her will agree that Joan was a woman of rare grace, and a joy to be around. She'll be remembered, and missed. --John A Montanari, Shutesbury MA.