Joan G. Stack was called home to her heavenly family on July 14, 2023 after a period of struggling health. She was at peace continuously remembering the many wonderful people, memories and adventures she made throughout her lifetime.
Joan was born on December 2, 1936 in Staten island NY to Henry O. and Elizabeth Goble. She had one brother Harry and was surrounded many Uncles, Aunts, cousins and friends growing up.
She graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, NY in 1954 and continued to take business courses after. She held several business related positions until she married Robert J. Stack in 1959. They had 3 sons, and lived in Brentwood and Kings Park, NY, but eventually relocated to the Monadnock region in the summer of 1969. They retired to Clearwater FL as “Snowbirds” in 1985, but moved back to the area fulltime in 1995 to be closers to friends and family.
She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 50 years and delighted in its fellowship and the many friends she and Dad made through that time.
Joan’s hobbies ranged from crafts, travelling, watching baseball, playing golf, Mahjong and making new friends. Joan enjoyed being surrounded by friends including many of the ones she made in the “Red Hatters.” She was active as a “Super Senior” and participated in the DeMar Marathon in Keene numerous times. Some of Joan’s happiest places were at her cottage in Stoddard, NH, by the Ocean or the White Mountains.
Survivors include her sons and their wives: Douglas and Sharon of Stroudsburg, Pa, Richard and Julie Stack of Carrollton, TX and Robert E. Stack of Keene, NH. Joan had seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
There are no calling hours or Memorial Service. Graveside burial will be private at Monadnock View Cemetery. It was Joan’s wishes in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to Cedarcrest Center for Children in Keene, NH or Trinity Lutheran Church in Keene, NH.
