Joan Ellen Peterson, 90, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away on September 24, 2023 from a broken heart, after losing her husband of 69 years two months ago. She was born in New Haven on August 12, 1933 to the late Edward and Dorothy Bartlem Hubler.  For over 20 years, Joan was an executive secretary for SNET while also raising her family and being a dedicated hockey mom. She had a love of the ocean and cherished summers spent on Summer Island in Branford. Her family has fond memories of holidays and Sunday dinners being hosted in their home. Joan will be remembered for her big heart and quiet nature.

Joan will be lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses; Jill Peterson and Elizabeth Bell of Atlanta, GA, Eric and Susan Pomarico Peterson of Hamden, and Doug and Jill Peterson of Guilford, and her grandchildren; David Bell, Ryan, Nathan, Christian, and Alex Peterson.

Friends are invited to visit with her family at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Monday, October 2 ^nd from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Her Funeral Service will continue in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Contributions in Joan's memory may be sent to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at www.guidingeyes.org .