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At 53 years of age, Joanne passed away on Wednesday Feb 1
st
at the CHA-Everett (Whidden Memorial) Hospital after being unexpectedly stricken in her Malden home. Born in Saugus she was one of seven children of Joyce E. Studley and the late Arthur G. Studley. She spent her early years in Winthrop. Her family later settled in Chelsea where she attended school and was graduated from Chelsea High School. She continued her education attending BU and Fisher Junior College attaining her Associates Degree in Arts. She has been residing in Malden for the past 5 years. Joanne worked as a home health aide in the home care services field working with disabled children. She would volunteer to shelter and host families and victims of domestic violence. She is survived by her two sons Matthew A. and Brian W. Ford, Jr. both of Chelsea. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce E. (Blaney) Studley of Malden, her six siblings; Mary, Cynthia, Michael, Paul, Arthur and David Studley.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Monday February 6 th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Monday February 6 th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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