In a letter to the editor, Roger Kavanagh writes, "As a project manager and team leader, I worked with diverse groups from all organizational levels who often had conflicting agendas."
After the birth of her first child, she joined her husband in managing Peerless Tree Service. She was the office manager at Peerless and also coordinated all pest control and turf management crews for the company.
For over 30 years, he served as an educational consultant to the Massachusetts Medical Society and was granted a lifetime achievement award for his commitment to continuing medical education.
Many people would remember her as the pharmacist at Thatcher’s Drug Store in the historic town of East Hampton, Connecticut, from 1962–1984 where she and Ken raised three children.
She graduated from Smith College, where she majored in American Studies and was trained as a classical singer with a minor in music. She then completed her Masters in social work at the University of Connecticut and worked in various local schools and hospitals as a licensed clinical therapist.
John received a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut School of Social Work.
Joan travelled extensively, was an accomplished pianist and for many years she was a Guild Member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, and enjoyed bringing family and friends whenever she could.
Her love of flying would take her all over New England and she often stated that flying gave her the greatest sense of accomplishment and joy.
