Joan M. Brosnahan

Joan Marie Brosnahan (nee Brosseau), 84, passed away January 11, 2024 in New Albany, Ohio, formerly of Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by husband, James W. Brosnahan; brother, Don E. Brosseau; father, Don A. Brosseau; mother, Mary C. Brosseau; and granddaughter, Emily Brosnahan. Joan is survived by sons, James P. (Lisa), John T. (Jennifer), and Joseph M. (Phoebe) Brosnahan; siblings, John J. (Janet) Brosseau and Mary L. Brosseau; brother-in-law, Patrick (Joan) Brosnahan; grandchildren, Caitlin (Nick) Gregory, Jimmy Brosnahan, and Samantha Brosnahan; great-grandson, Sean Patrick Gregory and one great-grandchild on the way; numerous nieces and nephews.

Joan was born in Chicago, IL on August 29, 1939. She was a graduate of Slippery Rock University. Joan worked as a Research Librarian in Peters Township, PA. She was an amazing baker and always had dessert before her meal to make sure she had room. Joan enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful seamstress. She was a terrific writer and even won a full scholarship to Marquette University. Joan never knew a stranger and was approachable to all who crossed her path.

Memorial Mass June 1, 2024 at 11am at Church of the Resurrections, 6300 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan's memory to Gahanna Special Olympics, attn: Karmen McCaslin, 224 Buttonwood Ct., Gahanna, OH 43230.

A special thank you to the caring staff at Smith's Mill and Heartland Hospice.

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