Joan E. (Gilbert) Moulton

GARDNER - Joan Elizabeth Moulton, age 88, of Gardner died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Moulton was born September 22, 1928 in Fitchburg. She is the daughter of the late Clifford and the late Gladys (Appleby) Gilbert. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1946, attended Boston College and graduated from Fitchburg State Teachers College. She taught 3rd grade in Winchendon, MA (Waterville) and 5th & 6th grade French before going to the Welfare Department in Winchendon. She was a Supervisor for the Division of Child Guardianship with the Commonwealth of MA. She was an Ordained Spiritualist Minister - National Spiritual Alliance. Years ago she was a member of the Rebekah’s and Oddfellow's. Joan enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and crossword puzzles. She loved chocolate, especially Reese’s peanut butter cups, and loved having the kids around. She is survived by one daughter: Marjorie Sadaka of Gardner. Three Grand children: Richard Moulton of Phillipston, Wayne Stewart and Gerald Stewart both of Gardner. Ten Great Grandchildren: Dylan, Robert, Amanda, Ashley, Stephnie, Jerry IV, Travis, Justin, Corrine and Alyssa. Fourteen Great Great Grandchildren: Haleigh, Myleigh, Promise, Arianna, Kaylynn, Shawn, Kayden, Andrew, Nathan, Jayda, Steven, Jerry V, Toby and Athena. She is predeceased by her Daughter, Eileen Fitzpatrick, her grandson Robert Moulton and her three siblings; Grace DiNardo, Clifford Gilbert Jr. And William Gilbert.. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27 at Lamoureux Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner, MA with Pastor John Midora officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lamoureux Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner. To leave an online condolence or to view the online guest book, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com Funeral services are in the care of Lamoureux Funeral Home – A Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner.