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Joan Harper Obituary
Joan Margaret Donnelly Harper, 92, passed away peacefully at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, CT surrounded by her family, on June 22, 2023. Joan was born on March 14, 1931 in Bridgeport to the late Thomas and Margaret Donnelly, and was predeceased by her husband, James Charles Harper, Sr. She will be greatly missed by her son Jim Harper, Jr. (Karen) of Oxford, and daughter, Susan Harper Kowalsky (Daryle) of Westport, as well as her grandchildren: Harley, Barrett, Jessica, Caitlin (Stefano) and great-grandson, Hudson. In addition, Joan is survived by brother, Richard Donnelly of Stratford, CT and predeceased by her sister, Barbara Fritz. Friends may visit on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 9-11am at Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 S. Benson Road, Fairfield, CT, followed by burial at the Assumption Cemetery, Greens Farms Rd., Westport, CT. Complete obituary and guestbook at www.spearfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation in Joan's honor by visiting www.alzfdn.org .
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