BRUNSWICK — Joan Brewer, 88, of Willow Grove, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Mid Coast Hospital. She was born in Middletown, CT, February 1, 1924, the loving daughter of Arnold and Cornelia Dodd Brewer. She grew up in Ridgefield CT where she loved riding horses. Joan graduated from Chatham Hall in Virginia in 1941, attended Vassar College, and graduated from Goddard College, Plainfield, VT in 1991. She married and was divorced from Maynard Williamson and Frank Warner.

A former resident of and championship tennis player in New Castle, DE, Joan also lived for a time in Mexico City and Tokyo. While living in West Lebanon, NH, Joan was one of the founders of The Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction, VT. She also was a founder of Quest women’s groups in West Lebanon and Brunswick, was an active volunteer at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick and for the Brunswick Police Department, and was known to write letters to express her opinion to various organizations including the Brunswick Times Record. She was an avid skier and swimmer.

The beloved mother of two sons, Joan is survived by Christopher Brewer Williamson and his wife Peggy of Fitchburg, MA and Spruce Head, ME; and James Maynard Williamson of Cambridge, MA; three grandchildren, Abigail, Sarah and Thomas who fittingly knew her as “Rah Rah”; greatgranddaughters Anya, Lyla and Molly; and two nephews and their families.

Following her wishes, a private celebration of her life will be held for her many friends and family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Theater Project, 14 School Street, Brunswick, Maine, 04011; to CHANS Home Health Care, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011; to the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick ME 04011; or to The Upper Valley Haven, 713 Hartford Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001 www.uppervalleyhaven.org. Arrangements are in the care of Brackett Funeral Home.