Joan L. Kastner

Joan Lorraine Kastner, 87, a lifelong resident of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully on Wed., Jan. 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on August 15, 1932. She attended High Street School and GHS, class of 1950. She earned her BS degree from Willimantic State Teachers College (now ECSU). She was a Rocky Hill elementary school teacher, beginning in 1961. She married her husband of 56 years, Donald "Don" Charles Kastner, on April 24, 1963. Don was the proud owner and operator of Don's Boat Transport (and Marina) of South Glastonbury and a Naval Reservist. She became a stay-at-home Mom. Later, she resumed her teaching career as a substitute teacher for Glast. Public Schools. Joan and Don enjoyed camping trips with their girls and attending their grandchildren's sporting events, recitals and award ceremonies. Joan was a talented watercolor painter. Joan was predeceased by her mother Florence May Nye and father Joseph P. Milek, her brother John "Steve" Milek, and other beloved Nye family members. Joan is survived by her husband Don and her 4 daughters' families - Donna and Ronald Senna, son Cameron, daughters Evelyn & Emily; Deborah and Thomas Kasper, daughters Katie, Rachel & Abbie, sons Robby, Peter & Sam; Christine Therkelsen, daughter Tracy Kerr & husband Dan Kerr, daughters Lindsay & Brittany Anderson, son Ricky Anderson; Joni and Rick O'Toole, daughters Alyssa & Melody, son Francis; members of her Nye family; and her little dog Bella. We'd like to thank Sarah Matterfis, APRN and Dr. Kevin Tally for their compassionate care. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Sun., Feb. 2, 2020 at 1 pm at the Congregational Church in S. Glastonbury, Rev. Allen officiating. Reception immediately following in the church hall. Wake and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Please see Joan's expanded obituary in the Glastonbury Citizen. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.