Mrs. Joan N. Ostrander
December 26, 1924 - August 26, 2021
Joan N. Ostrander, 96, of Lenox died Thursday, August 26th at Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility, where she resided for the past few months. She was born on December 26, 1924 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Thomas and Elizabeth McKenzie Norton. She attended Marshall High School in Illinois and was a 1943 graduate. After high school, Joan attended Union Hospital School of Nursing where she obtained her LPN degree. She worked for Dr. Bergan at his office and later Edgecomb Nursing Home. Joan was a member of St. Helena’s. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Mrs. Ostrander married George Victor Ostrander on November 17, 1945. He predeceased her in 1993. Joan is survived by her children; George V. Ostrander, Jr (Colleen), Elizabeth Anne Smith, both of Pittsfield, grandchildren; Richard, Jamie, and Gary Ostrander, Mark Formel, and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sister; Fern, brothers; John, Dale, and Ronald Norton, and grandson; Joseph Smith. The funeral for Mrs. Joan N. Ostrander will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11am at the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240 with Rev. Michael Tuck, officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. An hour of visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:00am. To share memories and stories please visit rochefuneralhome.com
Joan N. Ostrander, 96, of Lenox died Thursday, August 26th at Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility, where she resided for the past few months. She was born on December 26, 1924 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Thomas and Elizabeth McKenzie Norton.... View Obituary & Service Information