Obituary of Joan Kathleen Blid

Joan Kathleen (Healy) Blid, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 after a long battle with Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. She is survived by three daughters, Maureen (DeSantis) Denault, and her husband Scott, of Wilbraham, Deborah (DeSantis) Mann of Webster, and Melissa Blid of Dudley; five grandchildren, Ryan and Timothy Denault, Joshua, Garrett and Gabrielle Mann; her 3 brothers, Maurice, Fred and Daniel Healy; and her beloved companion Roland Lavallee. Her husband, Russell, predeceased her in 2006. A son, William P. DeSantis, passed away in 1965. Joan was born in Webster, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of M. William and Margaret Healy. Joan loved spending time with her family and was extremely proud of her grandchildren (including the furry ones, Hunter, Charles, Bash and Ava). She also loved her social time, having coffee and sharing laughs with friends. Joan worked at Filene's for many years as the Christmas Department Manager and was known as Mrs. Claus. Prior to that, she worked for many years as the Store Manager for Stevens Linen. She was a member of the Dudley Woman's Club and St. Louis League of Catholic Women. Calling hours will be held Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 2-5pm at Bartel's Funeral Home 33 Schofield Ave, Dudley, MA. The funeral will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Louis Church at 10am. There will be a private burial at Cavalry Cemetery.wwwbartelfuneralhome.com