Joan H Lord

Joan H. Lord passed peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The Grande at South Portland,

Maine. She was born in Princeton, New Jersey on September 6, 1934, to Earl S. and Frances

(Eubank) Henderson. After graduating from Princeton High School and Rider College, she lived in

Woodstown, New Jersey with her family before moving to Maine in 1967. Joan had a love for

animals. Over the course of her life, she gave many strays and shelter animals a warm and loving

home. Joan also enjoyed volunteering and fundraising for charities and causes that were close to

her heart.

She had fond memories of family vacations across Canada and the United States. For years, the

family held summertime reunions creating cherished memories. Joan had a wonderful sense of

humor and was delightful company. She enjoyed puzzles, playing bridge, and was always up for a

rousing game of Mexican Train Dominoes. In their retirement years, Joan and her husband, Tiny,

enjoyed cruising and traveling across the country in their RV.

Joan is survived by her husband of 51 years, Graydon “Tiny” Lord, son Robert E. Fast, Jr, and wife,

Denise, of Freeport, Maine; daughter Linda Jodrie and husband, Rob, of Kennebunk, Maine;

granddaughter Meghan Welch and husband, Bryan, of Wells, Maine; granddaughter Sarah Kiers and

husband, Dom, of Warwick, Rhode Island; and great-grandchildren Hailey Welch and Maddison

Kiers. Joan is also survived by her brother James Henderson and wife, Diane, of Seattle,

Washington; sister Nancy McConnell of Port Elizabeth, New Jersey; stepson Kerry Lord and wife,

Mary Ann, of Blue Hill, Maine; stepson Gregg Lord and wife, Daphne, of New Port Richey, Florida;

and many nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and her

stepdaughter Sherry Gray.

Joan’s family would like to thank Compassus Hospice and the staff at The Grande for the wonderful

care, support, and personal attention they provided. Graveside service will be held for family and

friends on May 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. In lieu of flowers, please

donate to a local animal shelter in Joan’s name.

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