Joan Frances Mandela Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 12, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Joan Frances Mandela of Derby, Connecticut. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Frances Mandela or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her significant other Henry C. Mandela Sr.; her parents, Joseph Fred and Martha Watts (McGinnis); her sons, Lawrence and Charles Mandela; her son-in-law Vincent Garofalo Jr.; her siblings, Joseph Watts Jr., Rita Quintel and Mary Warren; and her grandson Matthew.

She is survived by: her children, Henry Mandela Jr., Carolyn Garofalo, Rita Ray and Audrey Vasilas (James); her daughter-in-law Kristyna Mandela; her grandchildren, Bryan (Kristen), Nicole, Eric (Bobby), Michael, Billy (Orlando), Bobby (Rebecca), Jessica (Jason), James (Wendy), Timothy (Meghann), Caitlin and Sean (Amber); her great grandchildren, Tyler, Evan, Chloe, Jordyn, Jayden, Breanna, Jada, Noah, Jonah, Cameryn, Jude, Sean Jr., Serenity, Dylan, Jenna and Cayman; her friends, Nancy Cirillo, Vincent Garofalo, Sr. and Arlene Marceau; and her adoptive sons, Tracy and Mitch. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.