Joan D. O'Neill

Wishing you peace while you hold on to the memories that you carry forward of the time you spent together. With love and hugs,

Our condolences and prayers to Joan and her entire family. She was a consistent and mission driven supporter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and our community services including the Food Pantry. Joan's late husband, Ed, was once our president and a long-time St. Dennis SVdP Conference member. Thank you Joan for sharing all of your gifts. You made this world a better place for so many. Eternal rest grant unto Joan, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May Joan rest in peace.

I love this woman like she was MY mom. I viewed her as my adopted sister. I lived with her (and Mary and Eileen) from the Fall 1964 to Spring 1965. I was married in August of 1965 and the girls were in our wedding. Joan was the most giving person I ever met. She was a devout Catholic, going to Mass religiously every Sunday, even when she was not allowed to take communion. I had the highest regard for her beliefs and her courage. She had much to do with me taking instruction and becoming a Catholic myself. I am forever grateful that the girls called me before her death. Some miracle allowed her to talk energetically for a good 15 minutes. Later the girls told me, as soon as she hung up, she fell asleep. God also held her death off so that I could get her flowers sent; something that she enjoyed! I know that she is in heaven now. Nancy W. Wiltz

Condolences to Jo’s family. She was a dear friend of my mother in law Peggy Bauer. They worked together at Colonial Manor and remained friends to the end. So many fun stories were shared over the years. Especially liked the “nurses luncheons” they gathered for, for many years after retirement. It was hard for Jo when Peggy passed in 2015. I was with her when she said her last goodbye to Peg. Sweet lady. I know they have reunited, friends forever. Jessica Bauer