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Joan Meakin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Meakin of Maynard, Massachusetts, who passed away, on April 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Meakin to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William H. MacLachlan and Anna S. MacLachlan (MacDonald); her husband James Meakin; her children, Neal Meakin and Joan Tyler; and her siblings, William MacLachlan, Amy Cutler (Moe), Barbara Farnham (Ralph) and Mary Sutherland (Bob).

She is survived by: her son Gary Meakin of Keene, NH; her cousin Francis MacDonald McGann; her sister-in-law Helen MacLachlan; and her son-in-law Leon Tyler. She is also survived by her grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the National Ataxia Foundation, PO Box 27986 Golden Valley, MN 55427.



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Apr 13

Visitation

Acton Funeral Home
470 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720

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Apr 14

Funeral service

St. Bridget's Church
1 Percival St, Maynard, MA 01754

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