Joan will always be remembered for her cheerful countenance and quiet strength. Joan was a blessing as she encouraged  many to stay a steady course when adversity presented challenges. I was just one of hundreds who had benefitted from her gift of wisdom. My condolences to Joan's family. God bless you and yours in Christ.

Mothers hold such a special place in our heart. They will be a memory that is everlasting. Prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Theresa and family
Your mom was such a blessing to you and your family. May the Lord bless her and keep her.

Dear Theresa and family, you have lost a special angel. As her veterinarian and friend I will miss your mom. Joan was and will always be an inspiration to me. She is a major reason for coming back to private practice after our meeting at Winn-Dixie one afternoon. Who knew that a trip to the supermarket would be so important. just to say a word of how wonderful your mom was and will be missed.   Doc and Tina

Sending you my deepest sympathies Theresa.

Les & I were honored and blessed to have known Joan. She was truly a blessing in our life and we will miss her. Our condolences.

Les & Kathy Dahlin

Theresa and family-  Your Mom,Joan, was the first to welcome me to Maplewood. She and Logan  would walk across from us  and Logan would sit and wait for Duncan to bark!  She watched my place when I went north and worried about me when I was having bad days.  I hate that she suffered  so very much and was taken from you and your family and her friends here way to soon!  RIP Joan  grab your wings  and fly! No more pain .

  Dear Theresa and family,
  I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great friend and neighbor and I will miss here tremendously.
                     Terry Jezak
                      Port Orange, FL

Our deepest sympathy 
Love  Gil&Hope Lafe

My beautiful Mom, rest peacefully.  I am so blessed to have such a wonderful mom!  Will miss you tremendously and love you always.  Love Donna XO❤

I cannot begin to express how sorry and brokenhearted I am for your loss.  You are in good company now. May you rest easy. Till we meet again. Love always, Rosie

A part of me died when you did. As I sit here so broken hearted, I feel so blessed for all the time I had with you. The daily life lessons and the stories. You gave a new definition to the word STRONG! I MISS YOU SO MUCH! I'm not sure how I'm going to get on with everyday life now, but I will focus on the memories and the thought of knowing you're with Pop, Sherry, the pets, & other loved ones. May you now rest easy, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! XXOO

Not only did I lose my Mother, but I lose my friend. I will miss you more than you could know. We love you and were blessed too have you in our lives.
Always in our hearts. Love Joan,

My thoughts & prayers are with Joan, Tom, her family and all those affected.  I loved 'Mother Hubbard' from the moment I met her.  She was such a sweet hearted soul and had a great energy about her.  She was so strong, she went through so much but always endured.  I will never forget you 'Mother Hubbard.'  I love you always xoxo

My love to the family. Joan was a beautiful, kind lady and much loved by all of us.

Dear Kayla and Family. Please accept our sympathy at this time on the loss of your beloved Grandma.My thoughts and prayers are with you. love lola.

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. She is now at peace with God in Heaven. May the beautiful memories of your mother bring you comfort. XO

Remember you dearly, such a sweet loving woman, rest in peace.

Thank you Mom for everything! You raised and taught me well! I will remain grateful forever and love you always! Your loving son Vincent XO!

Thank you Mom!For everything! You taught & raised me well! I will be forever grateful to you and I will love you always! Your Loving Son, Vincent XO!

OBITUARY

Joan E. Gavin-Bento

4 January, 1937 – 12 February, 2016

Claude R. Boyd–Spencer Funeral Home

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