Joan Kenney Woodbridge was called home by the Lord on Nov. 8, 2020. She died peacefully of natural causes after enduring many years of Alzheimer’s disease. She is the mother of six children, Jack Woodbridge, of Scranton; Stephen Woodbridge (Joanne), of Exton, Pa.; Michael Woodbridge (Michelle), of Wilmington, Del.; Joanne W. Kearns (Kevin), of Great Falls, Va.; and Gregory Woodbridge (Heather), of Lancaster, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband, John F. Woodbridge; her son, Kenneth J. Woodbridge; and all of her Kenney siblings, Edward, Mildred, Arthur, Thomas, Grace, Betty and Walter. Joan loved her 10 grandchildren: Joseph (Molly), Daniel, Justin, Conner, Lauren, Kevin, Erin, Siobhan, Delaney and Liam. She had many nieces and nephews who loved her so much.
Joan was a proud Scrantonian, a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, and a faithful member of St. Ann’s Monastery Church where she volunteered yearly at the St. Ann’s Novena. Joan was retired, previously employed by the Scranton School District at South Intermediate School.
She was known to offer a nice cup of tea to all who entered her kitchen, and was notorious for her sense of humor, for her kindness to those less fortunate and for her love of children. She enjoyed many friendships throughout her 90 years of life, and her family is comforted with the thought that she will reunite with her friends and family in Heaven.
Although Alzheimer’s disease took a great deal from Joan, it gave her family the opportunity to see God’s love in action through her many friends, Rundle Street neighbors, and community who supported and lovingly cared for her all along the journey. A special note of gratitude to Maureen Duffy, Denise Trotta and Amelia, Barb Sample and the staff at Terry’s Diner who, with compassion and warmth, lightened the load of her care. We are also grateful to the staff of Sunrise of Exton, St. Martha Center, Downingtown, and Compassus Hospice who cared for her daily for the last few years of her life.
A private funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica, followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Ann’s can be made in Joan’s name. However, the best way to honor her memory is to be kind to each other and to help your neighbor in need.
Arrangements by the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann’s St., Scranton.
Visitation
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Funeral Services
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Sister Catherine
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May Joan rest in peace and be greeted in heaven by her many loved ones.
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Rhodine Davis
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Sending my sympathy and prayers for comfort to Joan’s family at this difficult time in your life. I had the privilege to work with Joan at South Scranton Intermediate and I remember her for her great sense of humor and kindness to all.
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Michael Sheridan
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Stephen, please accept and pass on Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mom, Joan. Requiescat In Pace.
Michael and Family
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Cynthia Mariotti
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My sincerest condolences to the Woodbridge family. Aunt Joan was truly an example of joy and grace. May she now reap the rewards of a disciple of our Lord.
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Alan Stewart
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Sorry for your loss Steve, take care from Alan & family
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Marge M Bowen
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I was saddened to read of Joan's passing. I was fortunate to have known the family through St. Ann's Credit Union and that was a beautiful thing.
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Shelley and Marc Pensak
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Sorry to hear of Joan's passing. May she be reunited with her loved ones in peace. She will be remembered as a kind, warm woman with a great sense of humor. A classic.
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Mary Regan , John and family in Ireland.
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Sincere sympathy to all the Woodbridge family on your mother's passing.
God Rest her soul !
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Mary , John and all the Regan family.
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Sincere sympathy to all the Woodbridge family on your mother's passing .
God rest her soul !
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Tom & Anne Prendergast
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Most sincere sympathy to Joanne & all the family on the death of your mother. She had a good long life & I’m sure she is very happy now in the arms of Jesus. The longer you have your parents the more you miss them when they go. God Bless you all at this hard time
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Dawn Marie Mecca
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Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
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Barbara Hague
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My wonderful Aunt Joan! She was a shining light in my life. I will always remember her for her kindness, interest in my family, and joyous sense of humor. A one of a kind woman whom I admired greatly. She was a remarkable example of determination and fortitude as she raised her children after Uncle John died. Her unwavering faith in our Lord sustained her through difficult times, and also gave her an abundant capacity to see the joy and beauty in the life she was given. I thought of her so often these past years. I will miss her. I am so sorry, dear cousins. Love to all of you. Barb
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Donald Telfer
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My deepest Condolences to You and your Family Steve, The Hurt will pass and the Fondest memories will endure.
My thoughts and Best Wishes to You and Yours, Donald Telfer and Family
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