Joan Veronica DeMuth Ansbrow (1931-2024)

Joan Veronica DeMuth Ansbrow of Darien Center, NY passed away on Friday, September 13 at the age of 93. She was born on March 8, 1931 in Batavia, NY.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband James William Ansbrow.

Joan was a loving mother to Mary Kay Burns (Brian), Sarah Craig, William Ansbrow (Cindy), Molly Wilkowski (Robert) and James Ansbrow (Mary).

She was the proud grandmother of Heather Burns Nedley (Phillip), Jacqueline Ansbrow- Goldberg (Jay), Alicia Ansbrow, Robert Wilkowski Jr, James Wilkowski, Katherine Wilkowski, Theresa Ansbrow, JD Ansbrow, Andrew Ansbrow and Veronica Ansbrow. Great Grandchildren: Porter Nedley, Abel Nedley and Makenna Goldberg.

Joan was a passionate educator for 33 years. Her love of reading and literature shined as a High School English teacher. She played the organ for over 50 years at Our Lady of Good Counsel and loved her church family.  Joan enjoyed traveling, was an avid card player and nothing brought her more joy than time with her family. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on through her children and grandchildren.

Family will receive visitors at the Charles Meyer Funeral Home, 13228 Broadway, Alden, NY on Monday, September 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Darien Center, NY on September 17 at 10:00 am.

The family asks that donations be made in her memory to Mary Cariola Center, Inc, Rochester, NY or American Heart Association, Buffalo, NY.  Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

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