Joan I. Brown

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Joan Brown Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Joan I. Brown
Start: 2018-03-10T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-10T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Church of the Covenant

West Sand Lake - Joan I. Brown, 81, of Rte. 150, longtime kindergarten teacher in the Averill Park Schools died on Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Peters Hospice Inn in Albany after an extended illness with family by her side.

Born in North Adams, MA and raised in Florida, MA, Joan was the daughter of the late Richard N. and Svea Margaret Brown. Joan was a graduate of North Adams State College and had moved to the area in 1959 where she began her teaching career at Castleton-on-Hudson and then the Averill Park schools until her retirement in 1992.

Joan was a longtime member of the Church of the Covenant in Averill Park where she was active on the Missions Committee. She was a member of the G.O.O.F.S. Joan enjoyed sewing and knitting and would make numerous sewing projects for the annual church bazaar along with contributing to other church's fund raising events. Joan enjoyed summers at Lake Shehawken, PA for many years and served as the Lake Association Treasurer. She was also an associate member of the Lake Shehawken Methodist Church.

Joan enjoyed canning, baking and traveling, was a member of the Sand Lake Historical Society and the Retired Teachers Association.

Joan was the longtime friend of the late Iona "Bud" Cole and sister of the late Carolyn (late Kenneth) Bernier.

Survivors include her sister Sonja (late Robert) Lawson of Winchester, MA, nephews Keith (late Debbie) Bernier, Kevin (Cindy) Bernier, Wayne (Maryann) Lawson, Kurt (Paige) Lawson, Peter (Katherine) Lawson, several grandnieces and grandnephews, and longtime friends Richard and Joan Abbatiello of West Sand Lake.

Relatives and friends are invited to call 1- 2 p.m.at the Church of the Covenant 3055 NY 43 Averill Park, NY on Saturday, March 10, 2018 followed by a service at 2 p.m. Joan will be buried in the Florida Baptist Church Cemetery in the spring.

If desired donations in memory of Joan I. Brown may be made to the Church of the Covenant PO Box 306 Averill Park, NY 12018.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 8, 2018.

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Heidi Bollinger

March 11, 2018

Miss Brown was my kindergarten teacher thirty years ago. I remember her as a kind, patient, firm and reassuring teacher. I also remember that she spoke in the third-person ("Miss Brown says...") which she must have understood was effective with small children. She understood children with great perceptiveness. I remember her classroom fondly. I ran into her at the drugstore when I was in college, I believe, and introduced myself-- she still remembered me and my parents with kind words. Remarkable. So many children were fortunate to have her as their first teacher.

Claire Hanley

March 10, 2018

Miss Brown was my kindergarten teacher ('63). I remember her fondly. She possessed all the attributes one would hope for in the person who would be your first experience away from your home and parents and your introduction to the education process: Kindness, patience, a nurturing nature and a love of children and teaching. It was a Blessing to have had her as my very first teacher. Sincere condolences to her family.

Tedi Toca

March 10, 2018

Miss Brown was my teacher 51 years ago at the Legion Hall in S.L.; she was caring, thoughtful and kind. She taught in such a way that kept lessons fun and we still learned. Every time I saw her over the years, dozens of people would say hello to her and she remembered all of us. I will miss the wonderful lady who taught me how to tie my shoes when no one else could... My heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.

Bonnie Jane (Reynolds) Smith

March 9, 2018

'Miss Brown' ,was my teacher more than half of a century ago. Simply : THE BEST EVER ! I will always remember her .

Jennifer VanAmburgh

March 8, 2018

Ms. Brown was my Kindergarten teacher at WSL in 1975. She was a warm and thoughtful teacher who helped this shy, quiet little girl feel more comfortable. I ran into her a few years ago at a local supermarket and said Hi to her. When I told her who I was she remember me. She was a kind person and someone who was born to be a teacher. To her family... I am so sorry for your loss. She was certainly a gift to you all and her students. She will be missed.

Norma and Don Cole

March 8, 2018

She was a very special lady and will miss her special smile.

Newell Butler

March 8, 2018

Joan was a wonderful, active, creative person who put others before herself. She was a great lady and Marion and I will miss her; but we'll think of her when we look at her cottage every day.

Tom and Nancy Nardone

March 8, 2018

So many great memories to cherish of a dear friend - singing, laughing, sharing, praying and enjoying her wonderful presence in our lives. We will always remember Joanie. With love.

Tom Wayne

March 8, 2018

What a wonderful women. RIP Joan, I will miss our conversations and the stories.
My condolences to your sister and your extended family.

Steven Wicks

March 8, 2018

We join many other friends that will miss her presence. Rest in peace, dear woman.

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