Oct. 3, 1923 ~ Nov. 22, 2020
Hudson – Joan P. Haley, 97, of Hudson, passed Nov. 22, 2020 in Concord, N.C., surrounded by her family. Joan was born in Boston in 1923 to the late Maxwell P Yarnell and Theresa (Osborne) Yarnell.
Joan enjoyed many things like going out with the girls, creating knitted craft projects, and cooking Thanksgiving meals for her family. Joan was also known for making beautiful cakes for special occasions.
A devout Catholic, Joan was a longtime member of St Michael’s Church in Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Haley. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gene Yarnell; sister Maureen (Yarnell) Gustafson; and brother Gerard “Kevin” Yarnell.
Joan leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved with all her heart. She also leaves her dear friend and neighbor, Kim Bacon, who was always there to help, and brought her joy and companionship. She will be greatly missed by her family, her church, and her community.
All are invited to her visitation Monday, Nov. 30, from 9:30-10 a.m., at Tighe-Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson, to be followed immediately by graveside service at Forestvale Cemetery, Broad Street, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Knights of Columbus Council 81, c/o St. Michael’s Church of Hudson.
