Joan Freeman Williams

Joan Freeman Williams

Joan was passionate about many things. She believed that whatever was worth doing, was worth doing well.  And she did many things well! Through her attention to small details, Joan showed her love for family, friends, art and nature. She was also deeply involved in local causes to help others and for Oyster Bay, the place she and Jack lived together for over 50 years.  more…


In lieu of flowers, as a tribute to her life and her love of the bay,
please send donations to Friends of the Bay


What People are sharing…


  1. I still have magical memories of my visits with Aunt Joanie, Uncle Jack, Rod and Maris, and our stays in…

  2. Thinking more about Joan. NYC. Driving back to the City from the weekends. Will NYC ever elect a Republican mayor…

  3. Thank you. Mosie. Your words brought back memories. I miss her more now, as time moves and and the initial…

  4. Joan was the relative I never had. To a person without cousins, aunts, grandparents, Joan was it all. She was…

  5. Malcolm Mackay on Memories

    Maris, Rod and Family, Two memories of your mother capture so much. Cruising on the Lord Jeff down Long Island…

  6. Dear Maris and Rod, There will always be a special place in my heart for your mom. She was so…

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