Joanne Marie (Parent) Woodard obituary

Joanne Marie (Parent) Woodard
1949-2017
SKOWHEGAN — Joanne Marie (Parent) Woodard, 67, passed away Sept. 3, 2017, at her home in Skowhegan. She was born Dec. 20, 1949, in Lewiston, the daughter of Ernest D. and Jeannette R. (Boulet) Morin.
She was educated in Lewisont schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1968. On Sept. 24, 1977, she married Stephen Woodard, who predeceased her on Aug. 24, 2009. She was a resident of Skowhegan for more than 36 years.

Joanne was a veteran who proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy until her honorable discharge in 1974.
Over the years, Joanne was employed by the Lewiston Recreational Department, U.S. Postal Service and Central Maine Medical Center in the operating room. She served as an advocate for 15 years for AIDS clients, and also served on different boards for the past 15 years. She was a fund-raiser for many different charities and organizations.
She is survived by her son, James Woodard of Skowhegan; four sisters, Jacqueline Arnold of Turner and Florida, Constance Bernier of Lewiston, Su Chase of Sabattus, and Linda Denonville of Greene; brother, Donald Parent of Greene; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to her doctors at the veterans hospital, especially Dr. Greenleaf and nurses Joyce and Debbie; dear friends, Rick, Cathy, and Jo Nickerson; especially her son James, Caroll, sisters, Linda and Jackie who took care of her to the end; best friend Linda Prince; and “daughter” Cernie Lorgan (exchange student) from Sweden.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Joanne’s memory to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.