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JOAN WEISS Obituary

WEISS , Joan F. (Cassidy) Of Newton Upper Falls, passed away on December 5th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frederick K. Weiss. Loving mother of Ellen F. Weiss of Newton, and Gail M. Cole and her husband Jeremy of Norfolk. Grandmother of Michaela and Mackenzie Cole both of Norfolk. Sister of Cornelia Koutoujian of Waltham and Mary Ellen Langan of Newton. Sister-in-law of Madeline Weiss of Needham and the late Paul Weiss. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joan was a retired office administrator for the Archdiocese of Boston. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham, on Saturday, December 18th at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joan's memory to Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, P.O. Box 85 Haverhill, NH 03765. For directions and guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2021.

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Mackenzie Cole

January 19, 2024

She was my grandmother and the best. I didn't know until a day before the funera that she had passed. I will forever miss you Mimi.

Paula Daley Kelleher

December 16, 2021

Joan was such a warm and compassionate person. Enjoyed her presence at the Upper Falls Women's Club and U.F. Seniors. She will be missed. Paula Daley Kelleher

Lou and Joan Franciose

December 13, 2021

Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Joan and Lou Franciose

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Eileen Drew Greisch

December 13, 2021

Dear Ellen and Gail,
The entire Drew family will always remember your mom as a cheerful, nice person. She was a good friend and neighbor to all of us, but especially to our mom. We are sending love and prayers.

Maureen Connell

December 12, 2021

Connie and MaryEllen and Ellen and Gail. My deepest condolences. I always enjoyed seeing Joan on Sundays and at events for the girls. She was so proud of Michaela and Mackenzie.

Peace Maureen Connell

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