Joan V. Longtin, 83, of Greenleaves Retirement Community, died peacefully on Dec.22, 2018 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.
Born Feb.22, 1935, Joan was the daughter of Nelson and Mildred (Norman) Major. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Richard Longtin; her four children, Diane Mollison of Goshen, Dale Lannon Pierce and her husband David Pierce of Easthampton, Cheryl Page and her husband Russell of Woodbury, NJ and Dana Lannon of Pompano Beach, FL. Joan was predeceased by her stepsons, Norm, Ernie and Kyle. She also leaves a sister, Anita Pelis and her husband George of Leverett, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Joan was employed at Chartpak, National Gypsum, and the Town of Amherst. After retiring in 1994 she and Dick spent the next 17 years in Florida where they both enjoyed golfing and taking cruises to the South Caribbean.
After her health began to decline they moved back to Amherst where she remained at home under the compassionate, dedicated, and loving care of her husband, Dick.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 27th from 4-6 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service located at 87 No. Pleasant Street, Amherst, with a service following at 6:00 pm.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals at Cooley Dickinson Hospital as well as the VNA staff for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Cooley Dickinson VNA.