Joan Lawyer

SWANTON - Joan S. Lawyer, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday June 2, 2023, at her home in Swanton.

Joan was born in Highgate Springs, VT on October 1, 1947, right after her twin sister Joanne.

Joan was an avid bow and rifle hunter and enjoyed target shooting in the off season. She could often be found at the bowling alley in St. Albans where she was on a bowling team with her sister. She loved to watch her favorite baseball team the Atlanta Braves. She enjoyed having flowers around her home and loved watching the birds outside.

Joan is survived by her husband, Ronald Lawyer; her step-daughters, Tina Gilbeau, and Terry Paquette; several step-grandchildren; her siblings, Joanne Holcomb and her husband James "Jim", and Raymond Raine and his wife Joyce; sister in-law, Grace Peterson; and several nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her siblings, Edward Raine, Blanche Raine, and Edna Raine.

In keeping Joan's wishes there will be no public services.

For those who wish, contributions in Joan's name may be made to Passion 4 Paws Vermont at 53 Webster Lane, Shelburne, VT 05482.

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