Joan M. Markham

Joan M. Markham obituary, Bridgeport, CT

Joan M. Markham

Joan Markham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Larson Funeral Home, Pre-Planning & Cremation Services on Dec. 8, 2023.

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Joan M. Markham, age 97, devoted wife to the late Robert L. Markham, of Naugatuck, passed way on April 4, 2023. Joan was born November 23, 1925 in England. She was 1 of 13 children. She came to the United States as a war bride in 1946. Joan and her husband, Robert, enjoyed many trips to England to visit with family throughout their almost 73 years of marriage.
She is survived by her son Robert (Aleta) Markham of New Milford, CT; Granddaughters Gina Simonds of Naugatuck, CT; Leslie Willson of Sandy Springs, GA; and Lauren McGill of Painville, CT; Great Grandchildren Alycia Wilson, Jessica Simonds and Jacob Willson; and Great Great Granddaughters Isabelle Wilson-Kinsey and Amelia Wilson-Underwood. In addition to husband, she is predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Anthony Squeglia.
Service details are forthcoming. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Larson Funeral Home Preplanning & Cremation Services, (Now located in the Lesko Building) 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center. For updates or to sign her online guest register, please visit LarsonFH.com
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