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pamela capozziello
May 8, 2020
It has been 4 years since you have been gone but I still think of you as being around , just not visable. Think of you often aunt Joanie and will always remember your wit and kindness growing up in Bethany.
We are all experiencing an unthinkable epidemic and I can just hear you saying ''What the HECK"!! Awful and scary times auntie... Lenny and Tyler are fine and send their love... God Bless you and sleep safe and well...Love Pamela
Nancy Broga
May 9, 2018
Dear Joan, the years seem to be passing by, but Artie and I think of you and talk of you so often. We had such wonderful times together. Those memories will always be with us. We hold you in our hearts and shed our tears. Remember, love is forever and you will always be loved.
Pamela Capozziello
May 8, 2018
Can`t believe it has been 2 years since you have been gone. Miss you aunt Joanie and can still envision you chasing me with that dreaded fly swatter as a kid!!! The years do go by quickly but some memories just seem to stay fresh in your mind . Miss hearing your soft voice ....thinking of you and remembering you with loving thoughts on your anniversary,,,,love Pamela xxxx
Fred Sill
June 28, 2016
God Bless you Joan On your journey you were an awesome person lots of memories love Fred Sill
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Laura Francis
May 16, 2016
I just learned of Joan's passing. Please accept my condolences. Joan was a great Town Clerk and loved serving her community. It was an honor to serve with her.
Laura Francis, First Selectman of Durham, former Town Clerk of Durham.
Midge Atwood
May 11, 2016
My heart just broke when Sonny called to tell me of my dear friend Joanie's passing. She was so special to just about everyone whose lives she touched
. Having been friends since we were 14 years old, I have years and years of happy and sad memories of Joanie and our families. She will be terribly missed. My heart goes out to Sonny, Laurie, Lisa, Jamie, Tracey and Leslie and their families. It is a very trying time for you all, but you have family and friends to hang onto for support. Love you all and, again, I am so, so sorry.
Nancy Broga
May 11, 2016
My sincere condolences to my dear nieces; Laurie,Lisa, Jamie,Tracy,Leslie and their spouses. Special thoughts to Joan's sister Agnes Russell as well. I know there was a special bond between them. Love never dies. To my brother Sonny who has shared a lifetime with Joan, that love will last forever. Joan was absolutely wonderful in every way. We have shared many family gatherings through the years, and always so much fun. I loved her laugh! We had some silly times where we actually shed tears. Such happy times. She was always a pleasure to be with. The love of her life was her family. She was an excellent mother and wife to my brother. She taught them values which she lived by,and was very proud of them. Family greatly mattered to Joan. It was easy to like Joan...nice personality, kind, caring and so much more. A very special lady. We have been very fortunate to have been able to share so much of Joan' life, creating memories forever. She will be dearly missed,but in our hearts forever. May you all find some comfort in knowing that we are sharing your loss also. Take care of each other during this trying time. Love to you all, Aunt Nancy and Uncle Artie.
Erika Merriam
May 11, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you Uncle Sonny and Laurie, Lisa, Jamie, Tracey and Leslie. Aunt Joanie was a class act and wonderful aunt. She is already missed.
annmarie Russell
May 11, 2016
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
ronnie johnson
May 10, 2016
You were a kind woman who loved your family dearly Joan Simpson RIP & Prayers sent to Lisa , Laurie , Jamie , Tracey , Leslie , Sonny & Agnes Russell I am so sorry for your loss !
Barbara Thomas
May 10, 2016
Dear Harold, and family my condolences to you. Joan was such a sweet person and will be missed by all. Barbara Thomas Orange, CT
Pamela Capozziello
May 10, 2016
Joan was a wonderful , kind and a special woman . Being an aunt to me was special enough, but she was a bit more to me that. Growing up and going to school with her girls as a young child, she reared me as one of her own- as least it felt that way. She was like a second mother...one that I could count on to be there if I needed her.
Now she is with her youngest daughter Lynn and heaven is adorned with a new angel . Peace has come and love will be everlasting.
God bless Uncle Sonny and the girls....my thoughts and prayers go out to you all .
May the coming days be comforting knowing Joan`s love for her family was the greatest gift to ever be given and will last a lifetime.
Love (Niece) Pam Capozziello
Tyler Capozziello
May 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Simpson family. Love from Tyler Capozziello
Pamela Capozziello
May 10, 2016
Joan was one of the kindest and most humble person I have ever known. Being one of her nieces and growing up with her daughters I was fortunate to experience all her loving ways for many years. She was always there when you needed her advice,,,to me she was practically a second mother. Even though I have not seen her in many years, I thought of her quite often and missed her smile. Now she can finally reunite with her daughter Lynn and enjoy that nice cup of coffee with all the other angels....love you always auntie!! Blessings and my sympathy to Uncle Sonny and the girls....lots of love from Pam Capozziello
Jody Ostrom
May 10, 2016
Joan has been admired by many family members due to her kindness and concern for others. She has been a great wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend... She has raised a beautiful family that share her qualities... My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
Love and Condolences
Cousin Jody
Debbie (Cooke) Hansen
May 9, 2016
Lisa~
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom did a lot for Bethany...she loved her family, friends and life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. RIP Joan. May God Bless and embrace the Simpson family.
Margaret Maddaloni
May 9, 2016
My thoughts are with all of you at this time. Such a sweet person with a wonderful smile, Joan will be greatly missed by so many.
Seanna Tobin
May 9, 2016
My heart breaks for your loss but I am so grateful to have had Joan in my life. She was like an Aunt to me and will forever be missed. I can still hear her soft laughter whenever we reminisced about our camping trips. Love to you all and may God give you strength to get through the next few days.
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