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Joan Danahy Obituary

Joan M. Danahy, 81, of Natick, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Kindred Rehabilitation and Care in Franklin. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Foley) and Daniel Danahy. Joan was a homemaker and raised six children and then worked as a certified home health aid. She enjoyed swimming and walking. She leaves behind her six children, Tom Fenzel and his wife Diane, William Fenzel, Fred Fenzel and his wife Pam, Lynne LaForce and her husband Daryl, Karen Kelly and her husband Scott, Joan Goodman and her husband Dave; her sister Jane Nardini of New York, and 9 grandchildren Jessica and Noel Fenzel, Deseree, Michelle and Heather LaForce, Megan and Caitlin Kelly, Jonathan and Joshua Goodman. There will be no visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10th at St. Mary's Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make any donations please send it to Advocates, Inc. 675 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Jun. 8, 2014.

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Daryl

June 2, 2024

Have a cup of coffee and donut for us Joan. Thinking of you always.

Daryl LaForce

June 9, 2014

Joan RIP. I will miss taking you out to lunch and having pizza with you. Know we have an angel looking down at us.

The Staff Kindred Transitional Care

June 9, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, may you find comfort in her memories.

Lynne Laforce

June 8, 2014

Mom you are a very special person to me and will always be thought of. Love you and i hope you are enjoying seeing your parents and aunt lorretta. Love always

Dez LaForce

June 8, 2014

Rest in peace Grandma. Your and angel now that can watch over us. I will never forget your awesome hugs and contagious smile. I love and will always miss you.

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