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Joanne Freeman Obituary

Waterford - Joanne Rita Freeman, 67, formerly of Quaker Hill, died Monday evening, Feb. 20, 2012, at Kindred Crossings West in New London.

She was born in Boston, Mass. Sept. 27, 1944, the daughter of Maurice and Mary (Calabrese) Carney. She was the wife of Kenneth Freeman who survives her. Joanne was a very intelligent, funny lady and will be remembered by her great sense of humor.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her close friend, Mrs. Ann Riley of Uncasville. She will be sadly missed by the staff at Kindred Crossing and Mrs. Patricia Wray.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in St. John the Evangelist Church, 22 Maple St., Uncasville, with interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich. There are no calling hours.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, is assisting the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen for the Cure Fund, (http://ww5.komen.org).

Condolence messages may be left at www.neilanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Feb. 26, 2012.

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Molly McKay

June 27, 2012

Joanne was a good friend to me and my children, and I was devastated to hear of her passing. During the last few months of her life, I often could not reach her as she was sometimes moved to a different facility and since I was not a relative, the caretakers weren't allowed to give out information. Joanne was brave and funny and a very smart, as some of you mentioned. I would like very much to contact friends who knew her growing up; that's why I renewed this guest book. I hope some of you will contact me. Molly McKay

Sharon Graves

February 28, 2012

Joanne was a member of our graduating class at Oliver Ames High School in Easton. I will always remember her as a quiet but lovely human being. We lived around the corner from one another so we walked to school together occasionally. She was in a lot of my business courses and she was always at the top of the class. So very bright!
My classmates and I send our deepest condolences to you Ken. May your wonderful memories of good times together bring you solace.

Marilyn Forrand Burke

February 27, 2012

Dear Ken, I am sorry to hear about Joanne's passing. I knew Joanne when she lived in Abington with Sharon and Kathy. They all live with my grandmother Mrs. Naughton. We spend many summer's together. My thoughts and prayers are with one at this time.

Sharon DuQuette-VanAuken

February 27, 2012

Dear Ken: I was never fortunate to meet you, but Joanne and I grew up together in Abington, Mass with Mrs. Naughton..Joanne and I shared a lot together and I am saddened to hear of her passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Joanne family and friends.

February 26, 2012

Dear Ken ,So sorry to read of Joanne's passing. She is in a better place now. Catriona Greaves.

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