1938-2017
Loving memory to our mom Joan O'Lenda Hadsell-Graf aged 78 passed away February 19, 2017 from complications following emergency surgery. Born October 7, 1938, in Corner brook Newfoundland, Canada, Joan was the daughter of the late Audrey (Lidstone) and Raymond McGinn and was married to James D. Hadsell who served in the United States Air Force. Joan was a worldly traveler with her husband, daughters and son while her husband was active in the Air Force. She settled in North Syracuse, New York and was employed as the Assistant Manager of Chase Manhattan Bank for over thirty years. Joan retired from Chase, was remarried to Robert Graf and moved to Dunedin, Florida. She maintained her summer residence at Brennon Beach, Pulaski, New York, while traveling to Florida for the winters. She loved gardening, taking care of her family. She loved babysitting her great-grandchildren and traveling to her heartland. She is survived by her children Dawn Visalli, Debra Martin, James Hadsell II, her sister Joy (Gordon) Hussey, brother Robert (Ruby) McGinn, her sister-in-law Jean Mcginn, aunt June (Jerry) Smith, and aunt Valda Wiseman. Joan is also survived by loving grandchildren, Jason and Tim Martin, Heather Visalli (Meenen), Joshua Visalli and Sydney Hadsell; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by sister Eleanor and brothers Donald and John McGinn. A memorial service and burial will be planned for last week of June. Family and Friends are welcome to attend.