Joan Manning Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 29, 2024, at the age of 87, Joan Manning of Suffield, Connecticut passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Joan departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joan leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Watling and Eva Watling (Richards). She is survived by: her husband Jim; her children, Karen Brancato (John), Elaine Richards (Sam Mesiti) and Neil Manning (Debbie); and her grandchildren, James Brancato, Ella Manning and Audrey Manning. She is also survived by co-workers, and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross or the Salvation Army.