Joan E. (Anderson) Kirchner, 78, of Harwinton, CT,and Brooksville FL, passed January 30th, at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, She was the wife of the late Joseph Kirchner.
Joan was born in Torrington, CT on December 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Phyllis (Drake) and Clifford Anderson.. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State College with a Master's Degree in Learning Disabled and Socially and Emotionally Handicapped. She taught Special Education at various schools in Connecticut.
She was a member and past president of Harwinton Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxillary, and was Host Town Committee for Special Olympics World Games, and was involved with many Harwinton Committees. She was a published author, and enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, travel, genealogy, and UCONN women's basketball.
She leaves her children, son Joseph F. Kirchner and wife Rachel of Harwinton, daughter Joanne L.Volovski and husband Michael of Harwinton and granddaughters Lauren and Brooke Kirchner of Harwinton. She also leaves a brother Carl Clifford Anderson of Torrington and sister Laura Louise Crowley of Collinsville, many beloved nieces , nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by husband Joseph and son James Clifford Kirchner.
A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, February 11th at Harwinton Congregational Church .
Interment will be in the Spring at West Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to Clifford and Phyllis Anderson Scholarship or Joseph and Jamie Kirchner Scholarship Lewis S Mills 24 Lyon Rd Burlington CT 06013. www.phalenfuneral.com
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