Joan (Lavoie) Martin

DANVERS- Joan (Lavoie) Martin, 71, passed away on February 16, 2023, in Beverly Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Gary Martin. Born in Salem on October 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Cole) Lavoie. Joan was raised and educated in Danvers and attended Danvers High School. Joan was a great sister as we always supported each other unconditionally. She tried her very best to be a good wife, mother, and grandmother under sometimes very difficult situations. She was a generous person to family and friends alike. Joan loved to read and impressed others with her knowledge of history, current events, music and sports. She also loved cooking, preparing delicious meals for family and friends. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Jodi Martin of Danvers, her siblings, Janice Lavoie of FL, Jim Lavoie of FL, Judy Lavoie of Danvers and Dick Carlson of Washington, D.C., her grandchildren, Greyson Martin and Kayla Tanzella, her great grandson Scott Booth and her beloved dog Stuart. She was predeceased by her daughter Kimberly Tanzella. Her funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Joan’s name to Make a Wish Foundation at www.wish.org. or the Lupis Foundation at www.lupusne.org. Online condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.