Joanne L. Austin, a longtime resident of Malden and Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on November 29th, 2025, at the age 64. She was born in Malden, MA. Joanne was the beloved daughter of the late Anne (Haggerty), Robert C. Austin and Patricia (Jones) Austin.
Joanne was a graduate of Pope John High School and attended Lasell College. She had a successful career in property management, and recently retired from The Davis Companies in Medford, MA.
A lifetime of summers spent on the Cape, filled with happy memories, a perfect escape. Her welcoming way, sincere heart, warm smile, and kindness were some of her greatest attributes. Additionally, she was caring and generous, volunteering often. Joanne enjoyed hosting, cooking, a sunset cocktail and most of all connecting with her neighbors, friends and family. Her loving dog, Hank, brought her constant joy.
Joanne is survived by her Aunt Margaret Herbert, and many cousins; Annmarie Austin, Sheila Jo Austin Maiani (Mark), Tara Birdsall (Scott), Christopher Austin (Ashley), Sean Austin (Zivile), Maureen Herbert (Mark Fox), Michael Herbert, Margaret Cash (Colin), Daniel Herbert (Maki). She found great joy, lovingly supporting Courtney, Ethan, Aidan, Grant, Nicholas, Morgan, Nolan, Brooke, Kate, Conor, Gannon, Hadley and Ava. In addition, Joanne’s eternal friendship since childhood, the entire O’Brien Family.
Relatives & friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden on Saturday December 13th at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ipswich Humane Group in Ipswich, MA, MSPCA Angel-West, Waltham, MA or the
American Heart Association.