Joan Titus Reagan, age 54, of Swampscott, died in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2012. Joan rose above the physical impairments of her long-term illness with grace, good humor and positive outlook. She always left us smiling.
Joan was born and raised in Marblehead and had lived in Swampscott since 1981. A Registered Nurse, she was a graduate of Marblehead High School, class of 1975, as well as the Salem Hospital School of Nursing.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, John; her son Joseph and his wife Tiffany, and grandson Benjamin, all of Charlottesville, VA; her daughter Jennifer Blaha and her husband Adam of Lynn; her mother and father, Rufus and Jean Titus of Marblehead, her brother John Titus and Paula Pendleton of Rockland, ME; her sister Lindsey and her husband John George of Portland, OR, and hundreds of friends whom she inspired, entertained, and strengthened with her determination that every day was a good day. We will all miss her dearly.
ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9AM from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St. (Rt 1A), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Swampscott, at 10AM. Burial will be in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are today, Thursday, from 4-8PM. Those who prefer may make donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-1115 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com.
