Joan Marie Larsen

WINSLOW – Joan Marie Larsen, 77, died unexpectedly on Dec. 4, 2022, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta. She was born May 31, 1945, in Waterville, the daughter of Henry J. Bergeron and Vera Elve (Butler) Bergeron.

Joan graduated from Oakland High School, Class of 1964. She went on to take some college computer courses. In the mid-late 1960’s, she worked for C. F. Hathaway and the former Keyes Fibre.

She married her best friend, Arthur N. Larsen, on Sept. 28, 1968, cementing the phrase ‘Arthur and Joan’ in time. They were married for 50 wonderful years. Her life was all about her family. On top of always being there for them, she also worked with them, opening a gift store with her husband, Arthur, before their family business, the former Tarsen’s Variety’ in Fairfield. There, along with her two children, she welcomed every patron with a smile and friendly conversation, ready to cook them a meal from the store’s kitchen.

Joan cherished her children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them gathering to eat, taking day trips to meet up with them, and spending time on her son’s boat.

In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; sister, Carol Bard, and her husband Emile, brother, Clifford Haynes, Jr.; son-in-law, Michael Stanley, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Dana Nelson, Allen Larsen, and Earl Shaw. She is survived by her son Arthur B. Larsen and his wife Sheri of Winslow, daughter, Melissa Stanley of Fairfield; sisters, Linda Nelson of Albion, and Evangeline Davidson and her husband Robert of Waterville, sisters-in-law Shirley (Shaw) Huard of Fairfield, and Joyce Larsen-Lord of Waterville; seven grandchildren, Joshua Larsen, Samantha Stanley, Jacob Larsen, Michael Stanley, Jr., Shelby Stanley, Katelynn Larsen, and Caleb Larsen; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and cherished friends.

Her family would like to thank the medical staff at Maine General Medical Center for their compassionate care of Joan and their sensitivity to the family.

A service of remembrance will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29 at Gallant Funeral Home on 10 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine. Visiting hours will be held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. A private graveside service will be held in the spring.