Joan M. Scott

July 26, 1937 – June, 20, 2012

Joan M. Scott, daughter of the late, Robert and Agnes MacDonald, loving wife of Howard Winfield Scott Jr. passed away after a brief battle with cancer on June 20th. Joan is survived by her loving husband Howard Jr., her children, Howard W. Scott III (Bucky), Thomas Scott, Ann Tasber and her seven grandchildren.

Joan was born in Houghton, MI, and was raised in Sheboygan, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, majoring in Journalism. Her tremendous love and talent for music earned her the 1st Chair Violin at the University where she graduated with honors.

She met her husband of nearly 51 years on a blind date. They lived in Chicago, followed by Overland Park, KS, West Chester, PA, Birmingham Mi, Paoli, Pa, Park City, UT and her favorite place where they both lived, on the Upper East Side in NYC.

She was a long time summer resident of Bethany Beach, DE and competitive bridge player at Waynesborough Country Club. Joan also found time to participate in many community service groups over the years and was the President of the PTA as well as the Chair of the Conestoga Steering Committee.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Norbert Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday June 26th.

Friends may call at 10:00 AM and the Mass will follow directly at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society.