Joanna Marie Gonzales

She was born in Newport, NH on November 20, 1942, the daughter of James and Marie (Baxter) Brown. She grew up in Keene and was a 1961 graduate of Keene High School.

Mrs. Gonzales worked as a clerk with United Foods and Circle K for many years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and was a collector of dream catchers. She had a special love for animals of all kinds.

She is survived by her four children, Rollin W. Paight, Jr. and his wife, Linda Kenyon, of Keene, Deanna M. Paight of Brenham, TX, Timothy C. Paight of Bacliff, TX, April L. Thomas of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Lake and her husband, Ernie, of Keene; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Rochelle L. Hooper.

Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no public calling hours.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Mrs. Gonzales’ memory to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, West Swanzey, NH 03446.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.