Joan F. Prendergast

Joan F. Prendergast obituary

Joan F. Prendergast

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Aug

25

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Campbell Funeral Home

525 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

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Aug

26

Service

12:30 p.m.

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Connery Ave, Bourne, MA 02532

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Joan Prendergast Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Joan F. (Pileski) Prendergast, 84 of Hamilton, formerly of Sterling, VA, died on Wednesday, August 13th. Born on June 13, 1941, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter to the late Anthony and Frances (Cantwell) Pileski and beloved wife of the late John M. Prendergast, who passed in April of 2025.

Joan is survived by her children; Carol (Prendergast) McMahon and her husband, Paul, of Hamilton, James Prendergast of Sterling, VA, and Michael Prendergast and his wife, Shannon, of Oakton, VA as well as her grandchildren; Justin and Dylan Prendergast.

Her graveside service will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA next to her late husband, on Tuesday, August 26th at 12:30pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Monday, August 25th from 5pm to 7pm. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Campbell Funeral Home

525 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Send Flowers

Aug

26

Service

12:30 p.m.

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Connery Ave, Bourne, MA 02532

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.