Joanne L. Rasmussen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joanne L. Rasmussen in Rockport, Maine, who passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne L. Rasmussen to pay them a last tribute.
As Joanne departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joanne. Though Joanne may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Lanphier and Louise Lanphier (Tyler); her brothers, Galen and Stephen Lanphier; her grandson Lewis Bagley; and her sister-in-law Assunta Lanphier.
She is survived by: her daughters, Michelle Risch (Kevin) of South Thomaston and Letha Rasmussen of Friendship; and her granddaughters, Elizabeth Lash of South Thomaston and Cheryl-Lynn Risch of South Thomaston. She is also survived by her two brothers, four sisters-in-law, six nieces, and five nephews.
