Joan Newell

Obituary of Joan M. Newell

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

JOAN MARIE NEWELL

1929 – 2018

JOAN MARIE NEWELL, 88, resident of On Top of the World, Ocala, Florida, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Palm Garden of Ocala.  She was born August 15, 1929 in New York, New York.  Joan was the beloved wife and best friend of the late John P. Newell.  Devoted mother of Kevin McCabe and Marie-Ellen McCabe Priest.  Doting grandmother of Catherine McCabe, Kelly McCabe and Dean Priest.  Joan is also survived by her brother Robert Dennen; a niece Laura Dennen Callahan; nephews Robert, Mark and Stephen Dennen.   

Joan and John, together since 1973 and married in 1980, lived in New York for many years and frequently relocated for John’s career to locations in Illinois and Florida.  They moved to On Top of the World in 1999.

Joan developed many amazing friendships in the nearly 19 years at On Top of the World.  Many of these were rooted in the various groups she participated in.  Joan enjoyed bingo, mahjong, line dancing, reading and crossword puzzles.  Joan and John were enthusiastic travelers.  They enjoyed visiting several states and took numerous cruises.  However, Joan’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.  Her contagious laugh and beautiful smile will be greatly missed.  Joan will always be remembered as a beautiful and selfless woman who loved unconditionally.  The impact she made on those who she met and loved will never be forgotten.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Palm Garden of Ocala and special thanks to the hospice caregivers.

Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services.  No service will be held at her request.  Private interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL beside her beloved John at a later date.  Sentiments may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com.

 

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