Joan E. Brennan

LANCASTER/WEST BOYLSTON – Joan E. Brennan, 77, passed away peacefully at home with her loving wife, Marcia and Yorkipoo, Katie by her side on Thursday, October 11, 2018. She was one of a family of eight children. Born and raised in Dorchester, Joan was the daughter of Leo J. and Ruth (Fournier) Brennan and lived 23 years in West Boylston before moving to Lancaster in 2005.

Joan graduated from Dorchester High School in 1959 and worked several years for the American Red Cross as a blood technician. In 1976, she went to work for the Massachusetts Department of Correction and was assigned to MCI – Framingham where she received her training as a corrections officer. While working in Framingham, she attended Quinsigamond Community College and was promoted to Captain. Joan worked the remaining seven years of her career at Shirley Correctional Center until her retirement in 2003.

She enjoyed working, genealogy and spending time at home with her family. Joan will be remembered for her marvelous sense of humor.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her wife of eight years, companion and best friend of forty years, Marcia L. (Firth) Brennan; three sisters, Patricia E. Brennan of Charlemont, Linda C. Brennan of Plympton and Theresa M. Guidaboni of Quincy; three brothers, Lawrence L. Brennan of Carver, John J. Brennan of Hanson and Paul J. Brennan of Quincy; nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Joan is predeceased by her sister, Carole M. Soivilien.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joan’s family from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, October 14, at Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center in Sterling, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. A funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Woodlawn Cemetery in Acton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, MA 01564. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit
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