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Joan Malaghan Obituary

Joan Elizabeth (Law) Malaghan passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 93.

She was born to Bertha and John B Law, Sr. at The Westerly Hospital in Westerly RI.
Joan attended Westerly Schools until graduating in 1947. She went to work at Bradford Dyeing Association (BDA) in 1947 as a secretary to the technical director until the birth of her son Terence J. Malaghan (Caryn). Her husband Terence F. Malaghan predeceased her in 1981.

When the family moved to Glen Cove, NY she worked for Fabric Leather Company, a division of Borden, Inc., in middle management until 1985 when she returned to the area to take care of her beloved Aunt Madeline Metevier (Hughes). In 1988 she went to work for Higgins Pharmacy in Pawcatuck, CT and Seaport Pharmacy in Mystic, CT, and was responsible for doing Medicare/insurance billing, retiring in 1998.

Over the years she had many good times with her circle of friends, going out often for meals, shopping trips to Providence, and Broadway shows in New York City.

She always had a good book to read, Jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, and played cards with friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She never missed a practice, a game, or any event of any activity they were involved in.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her brother John B Law, Jr. She is survived by her son Terence J Malaghan (Caryn); grandchildren: Terence F Malaghan (Kara Bradt), great-grandsons, Conor and Liam; Victoria L Morrone (Joseph Jr), great-grandchildren, Joseph III, Claire and Oliver; Patrick J Malaghan (Elizabeth), great-grandson Camden; and Sheila LaMotte (Pete); as well as her sister-in-law Nancy A Law; her six nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and 8 great-great nieces and nephews.

At the convenience of the family private funeral services will be held, however a memorial of remembrance will be scheduled and announced for the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379 or a charity of your choice is suggested. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Denise

December 5, 2023

Happy Birthday Mama. Thinking of you today and always. Missing our weekly chats.

Gail shawyer

December 28, 2022

So sorry for your loss I remember working with your mom and knowing her as a friend she was a wonderful person! God bless her may she rest in peace

Doug & Jean Pierce.

December 24, 2022

Terry, very sorry to hear about your Mom.
Please accept our sincere condolences.

Gerry Giardino

December 13, 2022

Terry and extended family. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Joan was my friend since we were double dating with our future husband's so many years age. It continued thru their move to New York and our move to Arizona. She always made time for her many friends.
I will miss her so much. We could talk about so many things and the "old days" Goodbye my good friend.

Gerry

Stephen McAndrew

December 12, 2022

Terry: accept my sincerest condolences on the news of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers will assuredly include Her and the surviving Family Members. God Bless Her Soul. Stephen McAndrew.

Martha Holland

December 11, 2022

Terry, sincere condolences for the loss of your mother Joan. She´s on her way to join Terry Sr. &
Bob.

Donna Morris

December 11, 2022

So sorry to hear of Joan´s passing. She was a great neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed by Rick and me! She was a beautiful, wise, and selfless woman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Christina Lamb

December 11, 2022

Terry and Caryn,
So sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. She was such a dear friend to Auntie Mad. Thinking of you all!

Frank Geary

December 11, 2022

Terry, so sad to hear of your mom´s passing. She was one of my favorite people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Fran & Jane Geary.

Denise

December 10, 2022

"Mama"
Thank you for 48 years of friendship and love.
You were always there to guide me through the obstacles of my life with your "words of wisdom".
Never judging.....quietly listening.........
You have always held a special place in my heart and forever will.

Love you so much

Denise

Ray and Carol Allen

December 10, 2022

Ray and I are sorry to hear that Joan passed.we have many fond memories of her.

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