Joan E. (Ross) Messier, 78 a retired CNA, passed away Friday December 13, 2024, at the Avalon Nursing Home. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Everett J. N. and Hazel E (Malcolm) Ross. Joan was the beloved mother of Kevin J. Trenholm (Pamela) and Kristin M. Zarlenga (David), loving grandmother of Kayla, Krista, Jamie and David Jr.; loving great grandmother of Levi and Ellie; sister of Terry George (James), Stasia E. Doar (late David) and the late Meredith D. Ross. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Her visitation will be held Friday, December 20, 2024, from 10-11am with a service at 11am in the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. She will be laid to rest in the family lot at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.
