Joan was born December 2, 1941 in Middletown, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Boynton) Porter.
She is survived by her adoring husband Cornelius W. Banta whom she married October 9, 1959 in Colchester CT.
She worked as a finisher at Rand Whitney formerly Robertson Paperbox. She loved shopping at tag sales and handcrafting beautiful custom lampshades.
In addition to her husband Cornelius, Joan is survived by her son Scott Banta, daughter Dawn Pitman, siblings Dorothy, Ruthie, Margaret, Frances and Rosemary, by her grandchildren Tiffany, Nichole, Shannon, Katelyn, Michael and Jenny and by her great grandchildren Michael (MJ), Diego and Josiah.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son Cornelius “Neil” W. Banta III and by her brother Frankie.
She was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. Funeral services are private for the immediate family.
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 52 Rte 32, Montville is assisting with arrangements.
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