Joan Stauch Obituary

Joan Nancy Stauch, 77, of East Hartford, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2022 with her caring family by her side at her home. Born in Hartford on July 25, 1944, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Duplessis) Stauch, she had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. Joan was a graduate of East Hartford High school, class of 1962. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 24 years by Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford, retiring as a Supervisor. After retiring, she worked 15 years at Ryder Transportation Company in Hartford in their Human Resources department. She was a member of the East Hartford Senior Center and liked caring for her flower gardens and listening to the birds. She enjoyed walking her step-dog, Maxxie, outside around the neighborhood. Joan was also an avid reader and liked solving word searches. Joan is survived by her sister and special caregiver, Shirley McGarry of East Hartford with whom she made her home; her brother, David D. Stauch and his wife Linda of Feeding Hills, MA; a sister-in-law, Debbie Stauch of Claremont, NH; a treasured lifelong friend, Kathy Locario of Wethersfield; six cherished nephews and their families; several dear friends and former co-workers. Along with her beloved parents, Joan was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Stauch of West Hartford, and a brother-in-law, Bernard "Mac" McGarry of East Hartford. Private funeral service and burial at Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joan's name may be made to Foodshare of Connecticut, 450 Woodland Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or the Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066. The D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.