Joan Parker

Joan Doucette Parker, 72, of Rutland, died at Rutland Regional Medical Center on October 3, 2020 following a year of deteriorating health. She was born on April 10, 1948 the daughter of Leonard and Constance (Jank) Doucette. She was the wife of James Parker whom she married on August 2, 1969 who predeceased her on June 25, 2009. Joan graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1966. She obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She worked for many years on the Orthopedic unit at RRMC then at the Meadows . She ended her 50 year nursing career at Interage adult daycare where she made many friends. She enjoyed painting, knitting, crocheting, playing cards with the girls or her family, Bingo, casinos and visiting the ocean and doing Trivia at the Draught Room. She and her grand daughter used to enter their paintings into the VT state fair each year and see who would win more awards. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s activities. Survivors include two sons, Keith and Chris and his wife Kelly; her grandchildren Alexis and Connor Parker, all of Rutland, as well as her sisters Peggy (Jim) Mullin of Rutland and Cheryl (Kyle) Duffy of South Carolina, her brother Lenny Doucette (Diane) of North Clarendon and a brother in law Larry Lord of Castleton as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was also predeceased by her parents and a sister Virginia (Ginny) Lord. Friends may call on Thursday October 8th, 2020 from 4pm until 7pm at the Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St, Rutland, VT. Private burial will be at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, VT The family would like to thank Drs. Erica Sweet, Alan Eisemann and Richard Lovett and all the staff at RRMC for their care during her illness. Joan was a patient at DHMC, Albany Med as well as RRMC over the last year. Her care at RRMC was by far the best. Arrangements are with the Aldous Funeral and Cremation Service. Private condolences may be sent through www.aldousfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foley Cancer Center at RRMC, 160 Allen Street, Rutland or to the Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main Street Rutland Vermont 05701