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Teacher, talented musician and church organist who was always joyful
NORTH READING — Joan M. (Casey) Courtemanche, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness.
Born in Somerville on June 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Manning) Casey. She was a graduate of Regis College and received her Master’s of Education Degree. Joan was a resident of North Reading for the past 49 years and an active and longtime member of St. Theresa’s Parish.
Joan was an elementary school teacher for 15 years in Everett and Lexington. She was also the Music Director for St. Theresa’s Parish in North Reading for 8 years and later the church organist at St. Adelaide’s Parish in Peabody for 16 years.
Joan loved music and was a talented musician. She was joyful all the time, she loved to laugh and share happiness with others. Joan loved her family and friends and was very devoted to her faith. She was an avid Red Sox fan and loved to dance.
Family members include her beloved husband of 57 years, John F. Courtemanche, her loving son Brian Courtemanche and her daughter Susan (Courtemanche) Lindey and her grandchildren, Matthew and Casey Courtemanche.
Her funeral was held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, August 14 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 13. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Peabody.
Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
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