Joan C. Blakemore, age 64, of Little Egg Harbor died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Passaic, she grew up in Clifton, and moved to Manahawkin in 1996. She settled in Little Egg Harbor in 2010.
Joan was a telephone operator, beginning her career with Bell Atlantic, and later working for Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, for over 22 years. She was a member of St. Theresa RC Church, Little Egg Harbor.
Daughter of the late James and Margery (O'Toole) Blakemore, she is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Lamartine of Tuckerton; her brother, James Blakemore of Clifton; her sister, Charlotte Ruddy and her husband Jeff of Point Pleasant Beach; her nieces, Danielle and Nicole Ruddy; and many friends.
Cremation was private under the care of Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Theresa RC Church, 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor.
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