Joanne M. (Monahan) Pavano

Joanne M. Pavano, 79, of Unionville CT, formerly of Plainville CT, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Saint Francis Hospital. She was the loving and devoted wife of Tony Pavano.

Born on March 17, 1937 in Hodgdon ME, she was the daughter of the late Maryann and Merle Monahan. Joanne will always be remembered for her loving spirit, her infectious laugh, her mad dash for the best bingo seat, her unbelievable intuition on picking the winning slot machine, believing that the main food group is dessert, and her never-ending shopping mall days where hours on end you could swear you were between a game of Where's Waldo and Hide and Seek. She gave of herself freely, loved her family more than herself and would never go a day without making sure everyone was happy. She believed life was too short to worry about things you cannot control and that pain was inevitable but suffering was optional. She had such a positive view on life.  Her energy warmed hearts, created smiles and drew people in everywhere she went. She was and will always be unforgettable as she was an inspiration to us all.

She is survived by her brother Bobby Monahan of Houlton, ME, her sister Dorothy Nickerson of Presque Isle, ME, daughter Susan Ronzello and son-in-law Robert Ronzello of Farmington, CT, her son Dana Holmes and daughter-in-law Doreen Holmes of Thompson, ME, son David Holmes of Bristol, CT, son Jerry Holmes and daughter-in-law Linda Holmes of El Cajon, CA, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her siblings Billy, Arlene and BettyLou.

Family and friends may gather at the Bailey funeral home 48 Broad Street in Plainville on Saturday February 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A service in Celebration of Joanne’s life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held in the spring in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Plainville. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Drive Wallingford, CT 06492.

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