Joanne M. Munson, 81, of Merrimack, NH went to heaven to be reunited with her late husband, Donald E. Munson on April 10, 2015. She was born in Portland, ME, November 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Irene C. (Burbar) Polk. She worked for Great American Insurance Co. of Portland, ME and Program Underwriters of FL as an underwriter and then moved to Florida and continued to work in the insurance industry.
She was very active in the Yankee Brigade and the 5th Maine Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps., where she acted as both secretary and as a chaperone on trips. She also planned fund raising activities.
She is survived by her two daughters, Donna J, Munson and Carol Munson-Cummings, also her granddaughter, Lori Jo Feinberg, also her sister, Lorraine C. Woodsum, of Yarmouth, ME. .and her husband Ken, a nephew, William Sanford, Esq. and his wife Marcy and their two children, Jack & Julia, of Cumberland, RI. as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Munson in 1973 and also by two sisters, Ann Philbrook and Elizabeth (Betsy) Roche and her step-mother Marion Fish.
The family wishes to thank Compassionate Care Hospice for all that they have done.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:00am at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress St, Portland, ME. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry, NH is assisting the family.