B. Joan Genest Obituary (1937 - 2018)

Albion- B. Joan Genest of Albion passed away peacefully at her home onJuly 28, 2018 at the age of 80. She was born on December 10, 1937, the daughter of William A. and Phyllis (Graf) Morrison. Joan grew up in Anson and went to school in Skowhegan. She graduated from Waterville High School. Joan worked at C.F. Hathaway, Keyes Fibre and finally retired from Walmart. Joan enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors from gardening to feeding and watching her birds. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events and other activities. Joan is predeceased by her parents and sisters, Mary Vigue and Nancy Green. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Donald (Dale) ; a son Darryl (Skip) Prentiss and wife, Brenda; brother, William Morrison; step-children, Paula Locke and husband Tim, Dawn Marin, Karen Hilton, Todd Genest and wife Sherry; Brother in laws Mervin Green, Bob (Jeaninne) Mike(Peggy)Genest; Sister in laws, Paula (Don)Carter and Cheryl (Steve) Mitchell ; 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joan's family would like to give special thanks to the MaineGeneral's hospice nurses and care takers for being so supportive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 8,2018 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville followed by a burial that will be held in the McClintock Cemetery, Nowell Road, Winslow. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, memories shared and condolences expressed at www. gallantfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be sent to MaineGeneral Hospice 10 Water Street, Waterville, Maine 04901