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Joan Barrow Obituary

BARROW, JOAN Joan Barrow of North Haven formerly of West Haven, wife of the late John Barrow, passed away at CT Hospice in Branford with her loving family by her side on Saturday May 28, 2011. Mother of Mark Thomas (fianc Danna Lambert) and Marcie Scalia. Stepmother of Pamela (Kenneth) Wolfe. Beloved grandmother of Michael (girlfriend Christina Zaccheo), Russell, Brittney, Lizann, Casey and Christopher. She is the sister of Marie (Roger) Morgan and Joseph (Kate) Blake. She also leaves behind her brothers-in-law, William Barrett and Robert (Laura) Barrett and her sister-in-law, Peggy Barrett. Joan is survived by her close friends, Joan Quinn, Jane French and her best friend, Lucille Hines. Joan worked for the New Haven Board of Realtors until her retirement and was an avid UCONN Basketball and Boston Red Sox fan. She will always be remembered for her generous, caring and thoughtful ways that have touched the lives of many. Joan's family would like to thank Dr. Katz and his staff and CT Hospice in Branford for their compassionate care of their mom. The hours of visitation will be THURSDAY from 4 to 8pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home Friday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Infant Church at 10am. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Donations in Joan's name can be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. For online condolences please visit www.westhavenfuneral.com.

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Published by New Haven Register from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2011.

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Heidi Sorensen

May 25, 2021

The Sorensen Family remembers your mother fondly with her wonderful laugh. She was a great friend to my mother Gerda.

Heidi Sorensen

May 25, 2021

The Sorensen Family remembers Joan fondly today. She was a great friend to my mother Gerda. I can hear her laugh now. RIP dear Joan

June 13, 2011

From the family of Gerda Sorensen- our deep sympathy at the loss of a very special woman- with a wonderful smile and laugh to match. Heidi, Jean , Berit and Winnie

Michael Morneault

June 4, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your mom Marci, I have been out on leave since May 2nd. I know how much she meant to you. Michael Morneault

June 1, 2011

Dear Marcie/Mark: Dave and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of your mother. Joan was such a terrific woman and she'll be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Pat and Dave Maddern

Mike Mulvey

June 1, 2011

Mark, Marcie and the entire family my deepest sympathies. My memories of Mrs Barrow are so strong because of her tremendous kindness and warmth. Those memories of cards with my parents, late nights on Connecticut Ave playing, and fireworks on the 3rd will always remain vivid, loving memories of such a great person.

Edward Wormley

June 1, 2011

To one of the sweetest and kindest individual I've ever know, I feel as if I have lost my mom, because she was that to me in many ways. My condolences go out to Mark, Marcie and the Blake/Barrow family you are in my prayers.

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