Daughter of the late Evelyn (Shuman) and Robert Abel. Loving wife of the late Martin A. Parker. Beloved mother of Jill O’Leary of Fort Myers, FL; Jonathan Parker and his wife Alissa of Sharon; and Amanda D. Parker of Walpole. Cherished grandmother of Christopher O’Leary of Los Angeles, CA; Kirstin O’Leary-Simpson of Fort Myers, FL; Jared Parker of Sharon; and Hannah Parker of Sharon. Cherished great-grandmother of Loyalty, Lyrik and Aries. Sister of Samuel Abel-Palmer of Shelburne, VT and the late Judith A. Katz.
Joan was born in Boston. She graduated from Sharon High School and obtained a Masters in Social Work from UMass-Boston. She enjoyed the arts, travel and all Boston sports.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11 AM at Kovner Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
