Born Dec. 17, 1944, she was the daughter of Joseph Elton and Ethel Bertina (Dow) Mullett.
Joanne graduated with the Class of 1962 from Thornton Academy. She retired from Corning Costar after many years of service. She attended the Advent Christian Church of Goodwins Mills as a child.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Merchberger of Dayton, Karen (Patrick) Petrin of Standish, John Merchberger, formerly of Dayton, and Tracey (Herb) Goulden of Arundel; her grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Garneau, Joshua and Alyssa Farrar, Tyler and Andrew Goulden, Kathleen Prestridge, Jordan, Josiah, Bethany, and Benjamin Petrin; her four great-grandchildren; her brothers, Raymond Mullett, Alan (Linda) Mullett, and Leroy Mullett; as well as her mother.
She is preceded in death by: her father; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Mullett.
Friends and family may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton (Bar Mills). A celebration of life will immediately follow at the funeral home and people are encouraged to wear bright colors. Pastor Ron Sargent will officiate. Committal will then follow at the Goodwins Mills Cemetery, Lyman.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Joanne’s honor, contribute to Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, ME 04106-5447.
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