Joan Garey's Obituary
Joan Garey Feb. 15, 1924 – Apr. 30, 2009 Resident of Fremont Joan passed away peacefully early Thursday morning at her home in Fremont. She was born in Perth, Western Australia and came to California in 1944 after she married Matthew Garey, a Naval Officer stationed in Fremantle, Australia. Throughout her life she enjoyed family and friends as well as physical activities such as walking and swimming. During her later years, Joan looked forward to outings with her Aegis and Vanners friends in the community, baking, parties, musical performances and gardening. She is survived by her son John, daughter-in-law Alice, daughter Diane, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Our family would especially like to thank the staff at Aegis of Fremont for their wonderful care of our mom. A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. Chapel of the Chimes 510-471-3363
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