Joan M. (Casey) Courtemanche – 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness.
Born in Somerville, MA on June 28, 1933. She was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Manning) Casey. She was a graduate of Regis College and received her Masters of Education Degree. Joan was a resident of North Reading for the past 49 years and an active and longtime member of St. Theresa’s Parish.
Joan was an Elementary School Teacher for 15 years in Everett and Lexington. She was also the Music Director for St. Theresa’s Parish in North Reading for 8 years and later the Church organist at St. Adelaide’s Parish in Peabody for 16 years.
Joan loved music and was a talented musician, she was joyful all the time, she loved to laugh and share happiness with others. Joan loved her family and friends and was very devoted to her faith. She was an avid Red Sox Fan and loved to dance.
Family members include her beloved husband of 57 years, John F. Courtemanche, her loving son Brian Courtemanche and her daughter Susan (Courtemanche) Lindey; grandchildren, Matthew and Casey Courtemanche.
Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, August 14 at 9:15 AM followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
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Sorry for your loss, Aunt Joan will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear this…our condolences to the entire family…Paul and Denis
Johnny, Brian & family & Susan
So sorry. Joan was such a big part of our family. She’ll be missed.
My Dear Uncle Johnny & Brian & Susan & Kelley & Matthew & Casey
It was with such a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I read Susan’s
e-mail telling me of Aunt Joan’s passing. Once in a great while, God
shares a special angel with us here on earth, and Aunt Joan was one
of his most special angels. She was filled with kindness and love and
warmth, and her presence, and her beautiful light always lifted the spirits
of those around her, including my own.
I will never forget the Saturday afternoon when Uncle Johnny brought her
home to meet the family. I was just a little boy at the time, and when I saw her
I thought that Uncle Johnny had brought home a movie star from his days
in Hollywood. We really didn’t want to share Uncle Johnny with anyone,
but soon we found out that he found a lovely bride, just as wonderful as
he is. He found his soulmate, and they spent 57 loved filled years together,
and with their beautiful children and grandchildren who they adore.
I will always treasure my memories of their visit to Santa Monica. We had such a wonderful time together. We especially enjoyed our visit to the Bel Air
Hotel. My birthdays will never bee the same without Aunt Joan & Uncle Johnny’s
call playing the piano and singing Happy Birthday.to me. I wish they could have seen the smile on my face and the tears in my eyes when I heard them sing.
I could feel their love through the phone.
I wish there were some words I could say to comfort you, but all I can say
is I have absolutely no doubt that Aunt Joan is in Heaven with all of our
loved ones who have made the journey before her, and she will be watching over you with her unconditional love for the test of your days.
How blessed we were to have such a beautiful soul to love and to cherish.
She will live in the hearts of all of us who love her forever.
I love you,
Jeffrey.
Dear John and family, So sorry for your loss. Joan was a wonderful person and will be missed. Iris Ianno
In warm memory of someone very lovely and very special.
Our heartfelt condolences~
The Petrosino Family
I just heard the sad news of Joan’s passing. I was a long time member of the St. Adelaide’s choir and Joan was our wonderful organist. She taught me a great deal about music and the organ, for which I am eternally grateful. She and John spent time in my home entertaining at Christmas parties. I will miss her greatly. Warm Gerard’s to John and his family.
Wayne and Barbara Doane
My heartfelt condolences
Rita Poznick
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Joan was such a lovely lady.
I just found out Joan passed. I worked with her many times singing for funerals. We did “My Fair Lady” together many years ago. I was Eliza and she was my maid, Mrs. Pierce. My love and prayers to her family on the loss of such a wonderful lady.