Joan J. Padula

Joan J. “Joanie” Padula, 61, of Baldwinville, died Friday, December 20, 2019, after being stricken ill at home.

Born in Gardner on April 9, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Cormier) LeBlanc. She attended Gardner High School. She was a sander employed by Glenwood Kitchens USA of Templeton.

Joan enjoyed making crafts and playing computer games. She loved Christmas time and especially watching Christmas specials. Her most cherished time was spent with her family.

She leaves her husband David Padula of Baldwinville; one daughter Lisa J. Lucier of Gardner; one son Adam J. Scott of Baldwinville; five grandchildren Mariah Lucier, Ashley Hallonan, Alexyia Gagne, Giani, and Jayden Ortiz, one sister Ann M. LeBlanc and her husband Paul of Fitchburg; one brother Albert LeBlanc of Gardner; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by one daughter Amie Ocasio- Martinez; one brother Alfred LeBlanc, two sisters Linda Baker and Luann Cross.

A Graveside Service will be held at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43 Nagog Park, Suite 110, Acton, MA, 01720. Please reference in memory of Joan J. Padula.