BELGRADE – Joanne Cattley, 78, passed away Dec. 16, 2022, at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta. She was born Nov. 21, 1944, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of Robert and Louise (Nyquist) Gowen.

She graduated UNH with her master’s degree in chemistry. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Digital Equipment Corporation. Joanne met the love of her life, Ron Cattley, at a music festival in Massachusetts, together they shared 61 years.

She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband; two brothers, Richard Gowen of York, and Paul Gowen of Richardson, Texas; two nieces Heather of Darian, Conn., and Holly of Presque Isle.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.