Joanne Lovley

Calais – Joanne Lovley, 86, passed away Friday, April 09, 2010 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Joanne was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on January 19, 1924, daughter of the late Frank and Ollie (Woodcock) Stevens. She graduated from Calais Academy, Class of 1941. Throughout her life, Joanne worked for various companies as a secretary, including the U.S. Air Force in Houlton and Presque Isle, Optometric Clinic in Boston, MA, St. Croix Paper Co., Calais Regional Hospital and the Calais School System. While employed with the Calais School System, she went on to become an Education Technician. Joanne enjoyed traveling, playing games and cards with her friends and family get togethers. She especially loved her cottage and time at Cathance Lake. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Carroll Lovley; and a brother A. Robert Stevens. Surviving are her two sons, Michael Lovley and his wife Brenda of Dedham, and Ronald Lovley and his wife Darla of CO; three sisters, Mildred Stevens, Jean O’Neil, and Florence Churchill; three grandchildren, Rachel, James and Shane; two step grandchildren, Neil and Noah Wright; and many nieces and nephews.