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Joan Cauvel Obituary
Born on Dec. 23, 1927, in Angelica, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Louis Albert and Beulah Annetta Norton McHenry. On Feb. 3, 1951, in Knapp Creek, N.Y., she married Lawrence C. Cauvel Jr., who preceded her in death, on June 28, 2019.
She graduated from Olean (N.Y.) High School in 1947.
Joan was employed for 42 years at Olean Wholesale Cooperative, from where she retired from the Human Resources Department, as the executive secretary.
She enjoyed hosting get togethers, family reunions and parties. Her hobbies included crocheting, reading, cross-stitch and baking pies.
Joan was a member of the Knapp Creek United Methodist Church for 70 years. She led Sunday school and youth groups, and was a den mother for Boy Scouts. After retirement, she volunteered at the American Cancer Society office in Bradford.
She was a member of the Landmark Society and Genealogy Club, Duke Center Lions Club and Christian Women's Association.
Surviving are two sons, Bruce E. (Robin) Cauvel of Derrick City and Gary (Julie) Cauvel, of Marshburg; five grandchildren, Kelley (Brian) Clark, Laura (Patrick) Hickey McCartney, Melissa (Jacob) Canaan, Matthew Cauvel and Michelle (Steven) Cavagnaro; a sister, Mary Beth (John) Habbersaw of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, David B. (Sherry) McHenry, of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence of 68 years; a sister, Judith Conner; and a brother, James McHenry.
Friends are invited to livestream the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 9, 2021). The funeral services will be held with Rev. Paula Grucza, pastor of the White Chapel Balm Charge of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park.
To livestream this service go to hollenbeckcahill.com and use South Avenue camera.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation and funeral are reserved for immediate family only.
To view a digital photo album, please visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/abHwrjHwvUR24uDR9.
Memorial contributions if desired, may be made to Knapp Creek United Methodist Church; the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or the Alzheimer's Foundation, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17., Chicago, IL, 60601.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Andrea Root
February 8, 2021
I have had the pleasure to do this lady’s hair for a few years now. What a very special lady I looked forward to seeing her. I will miss her dearly. Condolences to the family. She will be missed. Andrea Root.
Jane Larson
February 8, 2021
My condolences to Joan's family. I was pleased to know both Joan and her husband Larry. A wonderful couple who are now reunited in Heaven.
Lola Stoughton
February 8, 2021
Dear Gary and all,
God bless you all on your mother's passing with peace, comfort and strength in this doubly difficult time.
Your D-R friends:
Judy Lotter, Laura McGovern, Cathy Marsh, Glenda Hall, Jean Moran, Lola Stoughton
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