Joan Welch
December 23, 1941 – November 18, 2024

Joan Welch, age 82, of Mt. Dora FL., passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Westfield, NJ., and married Joe Welch on February 3, 1962, in Red Bank NJ. Most of her career was spent as a grammar school teacher in Paterson, NJ.

Joan was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose kindness, strength, and infectious spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Joan dedicated her life to her family, her friends, and her passions. She was always putting the needs of her loved ones before her own.

In addition to her family, Joan had a deep love for her pets, traveling, sailing, reading and the Adirondacks. She spent much of her time helping others with addictions, poor vision, and memory loss. Her tireless generosity and caring nature left a lasting impact on all those she helped.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Cagnassola and Mary Jeffers Cagnassola, and her daughter, Cheryl Welch Muller. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Welch, son, Michael (Cathleen) Welch, grandchildren, Maggie Welch, Taylor (Rhys) Marten, Jessica Welch, Brigette Muller, Jack Muller, Kyra Muller and Reese Muller, as well as her great-grandchildren, Dominic, Raelyn and Maya.

She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Information regarding a memorial service will be forthcoming.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation: for Pancreatic Cancer Research (https://lustgarten.org)

Joan's legacy of love, compassion, and service to others will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in our hearts.