Joan Grace (Bulger) Small
WINSLOW – Joan Grace (Bulger) Small, 82, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2021. Joan was born on Sept. 11, 1938, daughter of Emileo Bulger and Elizabeth (Carey) Bulger.
Joan attended Waterville schools and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she worked as pay master for the City of Waterville for a number of years, and then went on to become a bank teller at Federal Trust Bank in Waterville.
She married Edson (Skipper) Small Jr. on July 30, 1966. Her most beloved job was to stay at home and take care of her two children. She enjoyed family get togethers, reading, soap operas, puzzle books, and being involved with the Winslow High School Band Boosters and the 20th Maine Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp while her kids were in high school. She was an active member of the Winslow High School Band Boosters for 14 years, cooking hot dogs at the Band Booster concession stands for football games. Joan was also an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #8835 MacCrillis Rouseau, and was their treasurer for a period.
She is survived by her husband, Edson Rowell Small, Jr, of Winslow. Her son, Peter Richard Small Sr. and his wife Becky Small of Winslow. Her daughter, Michelle Marie (Small) Wiswell and her husband Patrick Wiswell of Winslow. Grandchildren, Jessica Lynne Small of Waterville, Kristina Marie Blaney and her husband Richard Blaney of Winslow, Peter Richard Small Jr. of Winslow, Adryenne Marie Wiswell and Nicholas DeRose of Winslow, Meredith Judy Wiswell of Saco, Haley Ann Small of Waterville, Victoria Lynn Wiswell of Winslow, MacKenzie Rae Small of Winslow, and Samantha Jo Wiswell of Winslow; 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Geraldine and brother-in-law, Donald Madore, and her nieces, Patricia, Melissa, and Kathy Madore.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Winslow. Interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Oakland and a reception to follow.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Waterville Humane Society
100 Webb Road
Waterville, ME 04901
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