Joan M. (Collins) Drane's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2024 in Reading, Massachusetts

Joan M. (Collins) Drane

May 19, 1936 - May 15, 2024 (87 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Joan M. (Collins) Drane's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2024 in Reading, Massachusetts

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Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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Joan M. (Collins) Drane

May 19, 1936 - May 15, 2024 (87 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Joan M. (Collins) Drane Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan M. (Collins) Drane of Reading, Massachusetts, born in Malden, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan M. left this world on May 15, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan M. (Collins) Drane to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Collins and Marie Collins (O'Loughlin); her husband Charles J. Drane, Jr.; and her brother John "Jack" Collins (Joyce Collins) of Billerica. She is survived by: her children, Nancy Drane (Dana Colarulli) of Alexandria, VA and Charles J. Drane III (Elena) of Milton; her grandchildren, Emily, Alexandra Drane, Ailinn and Braeden Colarulli; and her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Gould of Reading and Lucile Drane of Norton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and other cherished neighbors and friends.

It is the family's wish that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan's memory to the Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Avenue, Reading MA 01867 http://www.missionofdeeds.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home



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Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home
25 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867

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May 21

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Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home
25 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867

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May 21

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St. Agnes Church
186 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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