Obituary: Joan (McKay) Hurley, 94, of East Haven

Obituary courtesy of Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home:

Joan (McKay) Hurley, 94 of East Haven passed away at home on September 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born January 12, 1929 in Hamden to William and Margaret Mabel (Brereton) McKay. Joan is survived by her loving children; Michael Hurley (Betsy) of Lancaster, PA and Maureen Kennedy (Harold) of Hamden along with four grandchildren, Matthew Hurley, Caitlin Raffone (Eric), Ryan Kennedy (Corrine) and Shannon Serra (Michael) and three great grandchildren, Chase Raffone, Lia Raffone and Samantha Serra.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Frank Hurley (2022), five brothers William, James, Irving, Walter and John McKay, three sisters, Marie, Frances and Elizabeth and a step-father, Kenneth Stradley.

Her family brought her much joy. Joan was very active in the town of East Haven volunteering at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Easter Seal Chairperson, The Historical Society, Friends of the Library , East Haven Green Restoration and the first annual tree lighting on the town green. Most notable was 25 years in the East Haven Chamber of Commerce including years as Director, President and lastly, Executive Director.

A special mention of gratitude for caregivers Melissa, Michelle, Katie, Debbie and Elizabeth, Home Care plus Hospice nurses Lynn and Mike.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. All are welcome to meet and attend a graveside service on Tuesday, September 26 at 11 A.M. in East Lawn Cemetery, 58 River Street, East Haven (Please go directly to the cemetery). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford CT 06405 in memory of Joan Hurley.