Joan Lillian Hamilton, 88, of Mansfield Center passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Douglas Manor in Windham, CT. Born May 17, 1936, in Greenfield, Massachusetts; She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Noeline (Carrier) Scott. After graduating high school, Joan went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Her degree would allow her to go on to work with the National Education Administration, as well as shape the minds of many children within the local Bozrah and Lisbon school districts throughout her career.

While in college Joan became pen pals with Leslie Hamilton, as he was serving in the U.S Navy, their correspondence blossomed, and they began dating soon after. After Les’ honorable discharge in 1957, Joan and Les began planning for their marriage in 1958. The loving couple settled in Poquetanuck Cove, CT and began to build their family together. They soon relocated to VA and subsequently moved to TN. In 1975 the couple moved to Amston CT and joined St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Hebron. Joan was active in the St. Peter’s Church community and enjoyed spending time at the family home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. In her free time Joan could be found passionately exercising her creativity, creating watercolor paintings, and never shying away from a good book. Her greatest joy in life came from her family, whom she loved more than anything. She eagerly looked forward to visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were a source of great pride in her life.

She is survived by her children, Melissa Turner and husband Lawrence, Christopher Hamilton, Kathleen Hamilton and partner Steven Prevost; grandchildren Alexandra Driscoll and husband Benjamin, Aaron Gallant and partner Phoebe Lucas and Chloe Gallant, great grandson Jack Driscoll, and great grandson Charlie Driscoll. A memorial mass will take place at the St. Peter’s Church, 30 Church St, Hebron, CT on May 24th at 11 am. She will be laid to rest in the St. Peter’s Memorial Garden with her beloved husband The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester has been entrusted with care of arrangements. To sign the online guest book or share a memory of Joan, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com