WORCESTER-Joan F. (Canty) Couillard, 70, of Worcester, died Friday, August 1st in UMass-Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Her husband, Stephen J. Couillard, died in 1971. She leaves two sons, Michael S. Couillard and his fiancée Alice of Worcester and Thomas J. Couillard and his fiancée Yvette of Spencer; and a granddaughter, Madysen.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Archie and Edith Harmon and was raised by her grandmother, Florence Clifford. Joan was a clerk for White Cleaners before retiring. She loved the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox and was an excellent cook.
The funeral service and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the UMass-Memorial Foundation, Levine Cancer Center, P.O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, is directing arrangements.