Joanne McDowall

Joanne McDowall, 74, beloved wife of Jim McDowall, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Masonicare Health Center. She was born in Detroit, MI on November 16, 1950, daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Higgins) Smith. Joanne grew up in Ohio and graduated from Harvey S. Firestone High School with the class of 1968. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing in Akron, OH. As Registered Nurse, Joanne cared deeply for her patients, particularly in the years she worked in the surgical ICU at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven. Having spent her formative years in Ohio, she was a passionate fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and their marching band. She loved to travel throughout the world, but was especially fond of Orlando to visit Disney. In addition to her husband, Joanne is survived by her daughter, Kaitlin McDowall; her son, Kevin McDowall (Cloé Canivet); and her brothers, Frank Smith and William Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1st at 11am, directly at Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford. Burial will be held privately. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family of Joanne, please visit our floral store.