Joanne Dawson Granai Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joanne Dawson Granai (Burlington, Vermont), born in Rockville, Maryland, whose life came to an end on October 22, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ed; her parents, Henry Dawson and Jessamine Dawson; her sister Janet Kirby; her brother-in-law Parker; her niece Jody Pugh (Kirby); her brother-in-law Cornelius Granai II (Kio); her nephew Cornelius Granai III (Skip); her brother-in-law Norman Vercoe; and also Loraine.

She is survived by: her children, Janet Granai-Benway (Gary Benway) of Port Charlotte, FL, Judith Granai Martin (David Martin) of Troy, NY and Matthew (Kathryn Granai) of Colchester, VT; her grandchildren, David Dussault (Sarah), Loni Branon (Kyle), Jordan Martin (Jennifer), Benjamin Martin (Katarina), Hayley Martin (Humberto Mestre), Anthony Granai and Michael Granai; her great grandchildren, Lyla, Eli Dussault, Declan, Kassidy Branon and Ana Sofia Mestre Martin; and her sister-in-law Carolyn Vercoe. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Pine Ridge Reservation: https://friendsofpineridgereservation.org, and/or Christ Church Presbyterian: https://christchurchburlington.org.