Joan S. Quenneville

Joan S. Quenneville, a lifelong resident of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on February 6, 1935, in South Hadley, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lena (Fortier) Blanchard. She was predeceased by her husband Armand L. Quenneville and 6 siblings, John Blanchard, Ruth Angers, Rita Couture, Pearl Wolski, Lincoln Blanchard and Doris Nally.

Joan devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a warm and loving environment in her own home. Her legacy is carried on by her four children: Linda Robitaille and her husband Francis of South Hadley, Kenneth of East Harwich, Phyllis Smigiel and her husband Ronald of Granby, and David Quenneville and his wife Holly of South Hadley. Joan was also the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Jennifer Chittick, Shane Quenneville, Andrea Lacasse, David Robitaille, Alissa Gottardi, Jason and Aaron Smigiel and ten great-grandchildren, Ainsley and Samuel Chittick, Zaqary and Aurora Quenneville, Alexander and Rowan Gottardi, Miles Lacasse, Adeline, Alina and Vincent Smigiel. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will cherish her memory.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 5th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be held on October 13, 2026, at 10:00am at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in honor of Joan's memory.