Joan Karen Moore's Obituary
Joan Karen (Plumier) Moore, age 78 of Milford, DE, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Genesis Milford Center. She was born on March 15, 1945 in New London, CT, daughter of the late Arnold and Evelyn (Bernier) Plumier.
Joan spent her early years living in foster homes before graduating high school and moving to Bridgeport, CT to study nursing. While in nursing school at St. Vincent's Hospital, she met and married Gary McCredie. They had one daughter, Leslie Elizabeth. Although their marriage ended, they remained lifelong friends.
In 1969, Joan met the love of her life, Edward L. Moore, Sr. (1942-2012). Together they had a son, Gregory Moore (1971-2022). Joan also welcomed Edward's two children, Teresa Marie and Edward Jr., as her own. Joan spent the next few years raising her family, assisting with Ed's automotive business, and attending college, part-time. She graduated from Southern Connecticut University with a degree in Biology. In 1985, while working on her master's degree, Joan suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm and stroke, which would affect her for the remained of her life.
Joan and Edward moved to Delaware in 2007 to be closer to family and made friends with many new neighbors. She enjoyed taking long car rides with her husband and spending time with her adored grandchildren.
After a long struggle with her health, Joan crossed over and joined her parents, husband, and son. She leaves behind three children; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Charlene, Linda, Sandra, Sharon; and her brother, Edward.
Joan will be sadly missed.
Services will be private.
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