Rev. Joan C. Riel
June 18, 1935 - June 19, 2013
Obituary
Rev. Joan C. Riel, 78 died of natural causes June 19, 2013 at her home in Oxford, PA.
Born June 8, 1935 in Wellesley, MA. Joan attended Wellesley College before joining the Navy and earning the rank of First Class Petty Officer in the Weather Corp.
Joan was ordained as an Episcopal Priest after graduating Seminary with a degree in Theology from the University of the South.
Joan is predeceased by her husband Richard Riel (2008) and her brother Thomas Calder. She is survived by her sons Howard D. Linton and Glenn A. Linton (Dawn); her grandchildren, Jennifer Dix (Tim), Molly Linton and Benjamin Linton; her five great grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Uris and Suzanne Brown (Bobby), and many nieces, nephews and god children.
There will be a celebration of her life on Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 4-6pm at The Chapel, Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St., Oxford, PA.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Service
Thu Jun 20, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Sun Jun 30, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
The Chapel at Ware Presbyterian Village • 7 E. Locust Street, Oxford, PA
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Memories
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Woody & Janice Grant
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We share in your memories of this dear one who has gone to be with the Lord and will keep you in our prayers.
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Dawn
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To my mother-in-law. May you rest in peace and know that we are all better for having known you. Doug and Glenn will be fine - you taught them how to be strong. I'm looking forward to being with your friends during the celebration of your life. Love you, Dawn (the one who just ain't "dainty")
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Pat
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May the God of comfort, who comfort us in all our tribulation bring you comfort at this time. 2Cor.1:3,4