Joan M. Krans

Joan M. Krans obituary, Essex Junction, VT

Joan M. Krans

Joan Krans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ready Funeral Service, Inc. - South Chapel on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Joan M. (Roberts) Krans, 98, of Colchester, VT, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Green Mountain Nursing & Rehab following a long illness. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Orphier and Rose (Godbout) Roberts.
Joan loved playing bingo, taking bus trips to various casinos, cooking delicious meals, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Michael and Susan Krans of Culpepper, VA, Debra and Brian Montgomery of New Bern, NC, Sherry Reed and William H. Newton, Jr. of Westford/St. George, VT, Mark Krans of Brandon, VT, and Jay and Janis (Audet) Krans of Bristol, VT; 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Zivitski of Williston, VT; and several nieces and nephews.
Joan was predeceased by her husband, Marshall M. Krans, Jr.; brothers, William, Richard, and James; sisters, Shirley and Mae; and granddaughter, Allison.
The Krans family wishes to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Luebbers, the Green Mountain Nursing & Rehab nurses and staff, and the University of Vermont hospice team, especially nurses James and Blaine, for the care and compassion provided to Mom.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 17th at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston. Inurnment will immediately follow in East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 75 Talcott Road STE 40, Williston, VT 05495.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services.
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