Joan Read Obituary
Beloved wife of the late Paul C. Read. Devoted mother of Kathy Wilke (Darryl) of Deptford, NJ, Robert Read (the late Joan) of Pittsgrove, NJ and Nancy Smith (Jeff) of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Adoring great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Benjamin and Leona (nee Groff) Foster. Joan is preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Joan was raised in Gloucester City, NJ. She loved to read and was an avid Phillies fan.
There will be a viewing from 10am to 11am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Interment to follow at Manahath Cemetery in Glassboro, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan's memory to a charity of your choice.
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Mark Row
December 30, 2025
Lord, I thank you for the blessing of having my Aunt Joan in our lives. We grieve our loss, but we find comfort in knowing she is with you. Help us to cherish the memories, to feel her love still with us, and to trust in the promise of eternal life. Strengthen our family as we support each other through this sorrow. May we find healing and peace. Amen
Linda Hodnett
December 30, 2025
I loved Aunt Joan and her laughter, a very fun Aunt. I know she is in heaven fun with Uncle Paul, ber brother in laws and sister in law and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest in peace Aunt Joan.
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Susan Carr
December 30, 2025
I always loved the sound of Joan´s laughter. She left a wonderful legacy of love and laughter to carry on for her in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed but celebrated everyday.
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