Joanne Lei Will Tafel Oldham

Been missing her for a long time in many ways. Love and sympathy, Cindy Castleman, Westbrook, Maine

We send prayers to you all, Oldham family! The notion of rebuilding memories brings me right back to the Big House. The things Joanne loved were woven into my dearest memories of your family there. It was great to find another family that just sat and read books together on vacation. Books piled next to sandy sandals. The love of theater punctuated those times with skits, sketches and some full-blown variety shows by us children received and celebrated by the adults. Her spirit...

Such an irony that a women with such a brilliant mind would be robbed of her cognitive facilities at the end of her time. I always found Joanne to be a fountain of interesting insights and conversation no matter whom she was with - a rare and lovely quality.

Our memories of Joanne are of a Renaissance woman at a time that term was seldom used. And of a bright, forward thinking, dedicated to family, charming and most of all caring person.
We have so many fond memories of time spent with Joe and Joanne. We do regret, however, not having reached out more to Joanne during her last number of difficult years.
Our love goes out to her family Patti and Ted Frith

Dear Ned, Will, and Paul.... Garland and I are in SC but will be holding you all in our hearts with prayer for the loss of your mom. Realizing that your grief for her has been a long and difficult road - none the less her presence will always be missed. She was a a beautiful woman inside and out. We were particularly glad to enjoy her company, conversation and great creativity. You all were blessed to have such wonderful parents. Our love and blessings to you and your families. Donna...

Saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, Will.

I am so very sorry for the loss of Joanne! My prayers for her family and friends. Love, Patti Ferrero Mabon