Joan Denise Walton

Mrs. Joan D. (Francoeur) Walton, age 90, of Saugus, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 20th. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Walton.
Born in Salem, Mrs. Walton was the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Chalifour) Francoeur. She was predeceased by her brother, Norman.
Mrs. Walton is survived by four children, Edward A. Walton of Lynn, Robert Walton of Saugus, Debra Moody of Saco, Maine, and Cheryl Doucette and her husband Paul of Saugus: nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters, Claire Chalifour and Denise Protz both of Salem. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Walton.
Joan felt strongly that God would never give her more than she could carry, and so she faced life's hardships with grace and courage. Faith was the cornerstone of her life's foundation. She was blessed to have 63 years of marriage with the love of her life, Edward. She shared that life with her family, friends, and friends who became family.
Joan took great pride and pleasure in doing for others and truly being a servant of God. She volunteered at her church and ladies' guild regularly. She took exemplary care of her family, especially her son Mike, and she was honored to do so.
She loved to plan parties, to bake and share her treats with everyone and they enjoyed eating them as much as she enjoyed making them! Her love and laughter were gifts that truly warmed anyone's life that she touched, and her light will be missed dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at nationalmssociety.org
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St. Saugus on Saturday October 5th at 11 am.