It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Turner Brode, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away at the age of 88 on February 25, 2025.
Joan Brode
Joan was born on September 1, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth and John Turner. She was a force to be reckoned with from an early age and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Nursing. Settling in Philadelphia and working as a Pediatric Nurse, it was there that she met and married the one and only love of her life, Edward Brode and together they raised a wonderful family in Orchard Park, NY and Summit, NJ before settling in New Canaan, CT for the last 30 years.
After losing her husband to cancer in 1995, Joan set out to live her life to the fullest. She took pride in her independence right up to the end and enjoyed traveling with friends, reading a good book from the New Canaan Library, her daily walks with whoever could keep up, needlepoint, jigsaw puzzles, and the weekly bridge and canasta games. Joan was a UCONN Women’s Basketball team superfan never missing a game and seemingly knowing everything about the young women on the team. Finally, Joan was a woman of boundless kindness, a sharp wit that was honed regularly, and a heart full of love. Her home was always open to friends and family, and she possessed a deep love for her community especially her church where she found peace and was an active member throughout her life.
Her greatest pride, however, was her family who she was so supportive of. She leaves behind her three children, Susan (Dave), Charlie (Ridgely) and Andy (Jen), her ten grandchildren whom she was so proud of and countless friends she made throughout her lifetime.
Joan’s life was a testament to the values of love, loyalty, and joy. She taught us all the importance of kindness, how to find beauty in the little things and most importantly, how life is taking the good with the bad and making the most of it. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mark’s Church on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the New Canaan Waveny Care Center where she regularly volunteered.
Rest in peace, Mom, Grandma, and Friend. You will forever be in our hearts, and we will cherish the many memories as we move forward.
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