Obituary of Joan R. Peltola

Joan R. Peltola, 82, of Carver, passed away on April 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Ralph W. Peltola. Loving mother of Melodie Carter and her husband Jeff, Stephen Peltola and his wife Michelle, and Debra Peltola-Salmons and her husband William. Daughter of the late Vaner C. and Ina E. Johnson. Sister to Henry, Charles, Robert, and Harvey. Cherished grandmother of Trisha Sullivan and William J. Mangello, Jr, Terrence Sullivan and his wife Kara Lee Bergeron Sullivan, Thomas Carter, Ben Peltola, Ali Peltola, Dane Salmons, and Dylan Salmons. Great grandmother to Emma Lee, Molly Marie, and Hannah Joan Sullivan. Joan is also survived by many nieces, nephews, as well as her large extended family and friends. Joan graduated from Middleboro high school class of 1952, member of the Pro Meritol Society. Following high school she went to work at Winthrop Atkins. She enjoyed working with local girl scouts, and Sunday school with the local Baptist Church. She was one of the founding school committee members for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical high school, and was a secretary at the Governor John Carver elementary school for 8 years. She was also a member of the Ocean Spray Cranberry Growers Assoc. Joans most treasured times were spent with family and friends. Joan enjoyed writing, photography, spending time with her friends, traveling, and family humor. It was often said she should have bought stock in Hallmark as she would remember dates, sending cards to almost everyone she knew. Her family joked that her only hobby was "talking", and her voice will be sorely missed by all. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 18th from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A funeral service will be held at the United Parish of Carver, 115 Main St at 10:00 AM on Wednesday April 19th. Graveside services will follow at Central cemetery in Carver. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Southcoast Hospice at www.southcoastvna.org. To offer condolences or for directions please visit