Obituary for JoAnn Lillian Curtis
Fort Edward
JoAnn Lillian Curtis, 81, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 1, 1940, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma (Fitzgerald) Cook.
JoAnn graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1957. She worked for many years at Head Start in Hudson Falls as a family coordinator and attended courses for her job.
On Dec. 27, 1958, she married Donald Curtis Sr. at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward where she was a communicant.
JoAnn enjoyed building a camp in Newcomb, spending time with her family and friends and working with children.
In addition to her parents, JoAnn was predeceased by her son, Donald Curtis Jr.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband of 63 years, Donald Curtis Sr.; her grandson, Scott Curtis; her sister, Patricia Boulet and her husband, George; special nephew, Jeff Curtis and his wife, Mary; two great-nieces, Alexis and Morgan Curtis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At JoAnn’s request there will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, February 11, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Please wear a mask.
The Rite of Committal will be conducted at 12noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in JoAnn’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
JoAnn Lillian Curtis, 81, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 1, 1940, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma (Fitzgerald) Cook.
JoAnn graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1957. She worked for many years at Head Start in Hudson Falls as a family coordinator and attended courses for her job.
On Dec. 27, 1958, she married Donald Curtis Sr. at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward where she was a communicant.
JoAnn enjoyed building a camp in Newcomb, spending time with her family and friends and working with children.
In addition to her parents, JoAnn was predeceased by her son, Donald Curtis Jr.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband of 63 years, Donald Curtis Sr.; her grandson, Scott Curtis; her sister, Patricia Boulet and her husband, George; special nephew, Jeff Curtis and his wife, Mary; two great-nieces, Alexis and Morgan Curtis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At JoAnn’s request there will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, February 11, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Please wear a mask.
The Rite of Committal will be conducted at 12noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in JoAnn’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.