Joan Kingsbury

Joan Ann Banovic Kingsbury, 85, of Crozet, VA died on August 6, 2018. Joan was born on February 17, 1933, in Gloversville, NY, to the late Harry and Eva Thompson Banovic. She was a graduate of Boston Children’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. She was head nurse Cystoscopy department at The Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, and staff nurse, Neonatal department, University Hospital, Portland, OR. After moving to Winchester, MA in 1967 she focused her energy on raising three children and actively volunteering for the Winton Club, En Ka Society, and the Parish of the Epiphany. In 1997, Richard and Joan retired to Venice, FL for eight years, then Sarasota, FL and their summer home in Eastham, MA. She was active in The Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota and enjoyed golf and swimming. She also participated in all of the cultural offerings of Sarasota, and volunteered in opera and symphony support organizations. In 2016, they moved to Crozet, VA to be closer to family. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Banovic of Gloversville, NY. Joan is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Kingsbury and their three daughters, spouses and five grandchildren: Elizabeth Kingsbury of Melrose, MA and her children Christina and Emily Norton; Rebecca and Hendrickus Schurink of Grottoes, VA; and Katherine and William Campbell of Piedmont, CA and their children Anna, Kaelin and William. She is also survived by her brothers David and William Banovic of upstate New York. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 11:00am at The Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., Winchester, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Winchester Hospital, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, MA. 01890 or Legacy Hospice, 17 Parkway Lane #100, Fishersville, VA 22939.