Joan Barbara Whiting, of Marlborough, CT and formerly of Colchester, CT, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Marlborough Rehab and Health Center, where she resided for several years. Joan was born on January 30, 1939, and was raised in Niantic, CT. She was the youngest of four children and the daughter of Esther and Howard Whiting.

Joan retired after a successful career as an executive secretary from various companies including the Hartford National Bank in New London, CT, General Dynamics in Groton, CT, IBM in Chicago, IL, and London, England, and Aetna Insurance Company in Hartford, CT.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her siblings, Doris Fithian and Ellsworth and Ralph Whiting; and a brother-in-law, Lewis Fithian. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Patricia Whiting of Lakeland, FL and Rosemarie Whiting of Waterford, CT; and numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Joan will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by all who knew her, especially her dear friend and caregiver, Lynne Pinto of Colchester, CT.

A graveside service will be held on June 4, 2026, at 11 AM at the Jordan Cemetery in Waterford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory can be made to Marlborough Rehab and Health Center in Marlborough, CT. For online condolences of to share a memory, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com