Joanne L. Lemay, 78, of Shrewsbury

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Joanne L. LemayDec. 11, 1946 – Jan. 15, 2025

Shrewsbury – Joanne L. (Carlson) Wahlgren Lemay, 78, was called home peacefully on January 15, 2025 with her daughter Lisa Marie, her son-in-law Dan and her daughter, Michelle and her beloved fur grandbaby Rogue by her side.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa-Marie and her husband Dan Delude, of Chaplin,CT, her granddaughter Deja Owens of Missouri, her grandson Blaine Jacob of Alabama and her 4 great-grandchildren Aiden, Taislee, Chase and Jeremiah. She also leaves her dear friend Gail Progin who was really chosen family to Joanne.

She was predeceased by her sons Jonathan and Shawn Wahlgren, her husband Robert E. Lemay, her twin brother Raymond R. Carlson.

Joanne was born December 11, 1946 in Worcester, daughter of the late Anna G, (Belanger) and Raymond E. Carlson. Joanne’s legacy is a life filled with love of family, service to others, and a steadfast faith that carried her through challenges and bestowed blessings upon her. By trade she was an entrepreneur both at heart and in practice, having owned 2 auto schools and Bob’s Landscaping in Millbury for many years. She prized time with family above all else, from helping her great-grandson get on the bus every day, to camping and fishing trips to Lake Manchaug, journeying to Cape Cod or Maine in the summer, or watching her beloved New England Patriots play on Sunday afternoons in the fall.

Joanne was active in volunteering, for many years she would dress up like Santa Claus and visit local nursing homes spreading holiday cheer to residents and friends. She was involved in many stewardships at her church, was an extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, a member of The Oblates of the Precious Blood and served in the Healing and Deliverance ministries as well.

All are welcome to gather with Joanne’s family and friends Tuesday January 21st from 10:30-11:30am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536 followed by her funeral service at Grace Baptist Church 10 Stanley Road Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Burial will be private. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton.

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