Joan Powers Valinote ’53

Joan Powers Valinote ’53, of Dover, Mass., and Fort Myers, Fla.; Nov. 27. She was a teacher prior to raising her family, then returned as a teaching assistant in the Dover elementary school system until retiring. She ventured around the world with the Semester at Sea Program and enjoyed spending summers at her Matunuck Beach ocean cottage with family and friends. She was an avid reader, enjoying sports, travel, and everything Irish. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, friendship, and many beautiful handwritten notes and cards. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; four sons, including John ’83; five grandchildren; two sisters; a brother; and several nieces and nephews.