THOMASTON — Joanne G. Moore, 68, died peacefully with dignity, love and support after a long battle with Kidney Disease, Tuesday, October 15, 2018 at Manor Care-Fair Oaks, in Fairfax, VA

Born at Mitchell Air Force Base, Long Island, NY on July 2, 1950, she was the daughter of Richard Moore of Thomaston, ME and Helene M. Neubauer Moore of New York, NY.   Born into an Air Force family, she lived in several states and Germany, twice, by the age of 17.

Joanne was educated at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts where she attained her Bachelors Degree and then she went on to attended the University of Mary Washington Continuing and Professional Studies where she earned a Masters Degree in Business.

She made a career of working for non-profit organizations where she could help the underserved.  She had a special place in her heart for her cats; Rockette is now part of a family where she is loved and cared for, at a home in Virginia.

Joanne will be sadly missed by all who loved her. 

Predeceased by her parents, her daughter Erin Wade Brown, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and a brother, Richard Moore, of Westborough, Massachusetts; Joanne is survived by her brother Robert Moore and his wife Elizabeth of Westborough, Massachusetts; a sister Darlene Rytter of Centreville, Virginia; a sister Sandra Moore of Thomaston; a granddaughter Raegan Brown and grandson Sean Brown both of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and loving nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as a wonderful support network of loving care-givers. 

A memorial service is scheduled for June 2019 at the Village Cemetery in Thomaston. Service details will be announced. To share a memory please visit www.demainefuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Kidney Fund, or the American Diabetes Association.