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A community minded man; Middlefield was fortunate to have you Joe. My condolences to your family, I am so very sorry for their loss (and ours). Rest in peace Joe.
Karen Willbrant
January 29, 2026


Middlefield, Massachusetts
1943 - 2026 (Age 82)
Joseph J. Kearns1943 - 2026MiddlefieldJoseph James Kearns left us on January 23, 2026 after a life devoted to teaching and mentoring students and sustained political and civil engagement. He grew up in Edgewater NJ, graduated from Fairfield University and later attended state colleges and UMass....
Read MoreA community minded man; Middlefield was fortunate to have you Joe. My condolences to your family, I am so very sorry for their loss (and ours). Rest in peace Joe.
Karen Willbrant
January 29, 2026
Kerry and I are thinking of you, Marylou and James. Joe is quite a guy! Love his story! What an amazing legacy! Never knew all the impact he had in all he accomplished! We need more Joes!
Christine Granfield
January 28, 2026 | Friend
So sorry for your loss Mary Lou. Joe was a wonderful person and I am so glad you had many good years with him. Sending love and Sympathy to you my friend. Pamela
Pamela
January 28, 2026 | Friend
Dear James, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Love, your friends and colleagues at the Chemistry Department at Southern CT State University
James' friends at SCSU
January 28, 2026
Marylou & Family, So very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Michelle St.Germain Case
January 27, 2026 | Other

1996, ready for an adventure.
Illtyd Fernandez
January 27, 2026 | Friend