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Joan Snay Obituary
Webster - Joan F. Snay, 74, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Worcester Health Center in Worcester. She is survived by her life partner, Arlene J. Dorischild of Cherry Valley; eight grandchildren, Ryan Milgate, Lauren Milgate, and Derek Milgate, all of Centerville, Alison Milgate, Matthew Milgate, Jason Milgate, Benjamin Milgate, and Samuel Milgate, all of Cherry Valley; a brother, Richard Snay; a nephew, David Snay of Port Orchard, WA, a niece, Jennifer Snay of Oxford; a great nephew, Jacob Snay and Gabriel Snay, both of Port Orchard, WA; and a great niece, Sophia Snay of Port Orchard, WA. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Edmond L. and Margaret L. (LaBay) Snay, and lived in Oxford and Webster throughout her life. She graduated from Oxford High School and was a 2nd degree Reiki practitioner.
Ms. Snay worked at Amethyst Point in Worcester for 15 years, retiring in 2004. Previously, she was a weaver, worked at Deary Brothers, and was a bus driver for Kunkel Bus Company. She was a member of the Unity Church of Central Massachusetts in Worcester.
Ms. Snay was of Abenaki and Mi'kmaq heritage and was connected to the Native American community. She gave Indian Lore presentations at area schools and was active in Indian Powwows. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and those she worked with at Amethyst Point.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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a Friend
May 7, 2016
sweet Arlene,
Iwasso sad to hear about Joan's passing on. She was so nice,and kind,and very talented. She will be MISSED so much. She is with you,Arlene every second of everyday. We all love her,and will love her,always. May she rest in peace!!! Hugs to you Arlene.
May 3, 2016
I first met Joan in 1960 when we were both in Art School at the Worcester Art Museum.Our dingy classrooms were in the basement of the museum. There was no radio reception in the basement. One day we heard beautiful singing coming from one of the back room. We thought someone had brought in a record player. A few of us went to investigate. We stood there with our mouths open when we realized that voice was coming from Joan. Someone went and got the rest of the students. None of us could believe what we were hearing.
A few years ago I saw Susan Boyle on "Britton has talent". Joan's voice was like hers. She could hit all those notes.
Joan sang at my wedding, as well as many of her other friends. She is up in heaven now singing with the angels.
She was a unique soul. Very kind. She made the world vivid. She will be missed.
TERESA CHIAPULIS
May 3, 2016
I KNEW JOAN SNAY VERY WELL I ONCE WAS HER ROOMMATE
Clarice Palmer
May 2, 2016
Arlene,
I am so very sorry to read about Joan's passing. I always enjoyed conversing with her while waiting for my appointment at Amethyst Point.
It is my hope that, in the difficult days ahead, you and all those who loved Joan will be comforted by the wonderful memories of her.
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