Obituary: Joan W. Thompson, 92

Swan Funeral Home

MADISON, CT - Joan W. Thompson, 92, widow of Robert M. Thompson, since 1963 of Madison Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 201 at Evergreen Woods in Branford.

Joan was born June 21st, 1927 to the late parents Francis and William Woelflin previously residing in Long Beach, California. She attended and graduated from Colorado College, Colorado Springs Colorado where she met her husband Bob.

She lived in Madison Connecticut for over forty years. In the summer she enjoyed gardening, and always loved reading and playing bridge with friends.

She is survived by her son William Thompson of Valatie New York, and her daughters Cynthia Thompson of Branford, Connecticut and Judith Lysaker ofIndianapolis, Indiana, as well as nine grandchildren Graham Thompson, Alan Thompson, Megan Misenti, Caroline Thompson, Susanne Edwards Thompson, Joshua McAvay, Benjamin McAvay, Haley McAvay and Mercedes Lysaker, and eight great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by one grandson Eben McAvay: Joan's family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff of the Hearth at Gardenside and Evergreen Woods in Branford for their wonderful care at the end of her life.

Visitation hours will be Monday, December 23 from 4 to 6:30 at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison, with a prayer service at 6:30. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.