Joann Garceau

Joann Marie Garceau passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2026. She was 92.
Joann is survived by her sister and brother-in-law (Judy and Richard Blondell) and by six children and their spouses, (Brian and Dena Garceau, David and Vikki Garceau, Gary and Anne Garceau, Tammy and Peter Hock, Heidi Proulx and fiancé, Richard Harris, and Wendy Noyes), twelve grandchildren (Stephanie, Nicole, Ben, Gary, Maggie, Thomas, Max, Danielle, Charlie, Caroline, Melissa and Jacob) and five great-grandchildren (Chloe, Micah, Noah, Julian and Callie). Joann was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Bleakley of Plymouth, Massachusetts.
   Joann was a loving mother and grandmother of her large family. She graduated top of her class at Quincy High School and earned a certificate in Aviation Administration before working for Northeast Airlines where she met her husband of 70 years, Grenville Garceau, also deceased.  Joann was an avid reader, and enjoyed sailing, road trips across America and spending time with her extended family. She loved Cape Cod and was a resident of Orleans for over 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.