Joan E Woods Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Joan E. (Young) Woods, 85, a lifelong resident of Westford, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Norrance L. Woods for 58 years until his death in 2010. She was born in Westford on April 1, 1931 and was a daughter of the late Norman H. and Mae E. (Macomber) Young. Joan was a graduate of Westford Academy and Bridgewater Teachers College. She retired from the Westford School System as a longtime middle school teacher. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing and spent many happy times with family and friends at their camp on Lake Naukeag in Ashburnham, MA. She had many interests including craft work, knitting, gardening, and country music. She was a longtime member of the Graniteville Methodist Church. Joan is survived by two children, a son Kenneth A. Woods and his wife Beverly of Westford, and a daughter Cynthia W. Richey of CT; six grandchildren: Brian Woods, Jessica Bennett, Christine Fryer, Jennifer Klempa, Ashley Kern, and Jeffrey Kern, and ten great-grandchildren: Dylan, Jayden, Juliet, Vincent, Kayla, Brianna, Random, Aurora, Lucas and Kailyn. She also leaves a brother Norman H. Young, Jr. of NH and sister-in-law Betty Young of Westford as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother George R. Young. A private visitation and service was held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Westford, MA. For those who desire, memorial donations in Joan's name may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. Service Information Private 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 For those who desire, memorial donations in Joan's name may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701. Interment Location Fairview Cemetery Westford Main Street/Tadmuck Road Westford, MA 01886