Obituary of Joan L. Bederian

Warrensburg: Joan Louise Bederian, 84, of Library Ave., passed peacefully early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015, at her home, held in her daughter’s arms. Born March 7, 1931 in Leominster, MA, she was the daughter of Mark L. and Catherine (Cahill) Daly, she never came to know her mother who passed away later that same year. Her 42-year marriage to Charles Bederian began as an elopement from nursing school, ending with his passing in 1991; together the couple raised nine children. Perhaps you knew “Joanie” during her years as a waitress at Don’s Drive-In or at Colonial Arms. Perhaps you knew her as a co-worker, bus driver, or home health aide at Warren County Head Start, from where she retired in 2000. Perhaps you met her as she was a Board of Elections Poll Watcher. Perhaps you knew her as a congregant at St. Cecelia’s Roman Catholic Church. Perhaps you met her at Ashe’s, Basil & Wicks, or George Henry’s, as she enjoyed an adult beverage in the company of family and friends. Or perhaps you knew her through her children. In her early years Joan joined several bowling leagues. She enjoyed reading and was creative throughout her life, crafting, sewing, and decorating; every year she hand-crafted Christmas ornaments for each child, grandchild and great-grandchild. Her greatest enjoyment was to be surrounded by family and children. Though an area resident the past 65-years, she remained a dedicated fan of Sox baseball and Pats football. Besides her parents and late husband Joan was predeceased by Thomas B. Bederian, her son in 1984, Mark E. Daly, her brother in 2007, Joseph H. Bederian, her grandson in 2013, and Janice Baker Bederian, her daughter-in-law in 2013, as well as her in-laws, Barbera Myer, and Harry and David Bederian. She is survived by eight children and their families: Charles (Ronna) Bederian of Warrensburg, and his children, Katie and John (Andrea), and a granddaughter, Natalie; Steve (Molly) Bederian of Saratoga Springs, and their sons, Noah and Devin; Pete Bederian of Warrensburg, and his son, Jason “Jake”; Tina (Gary) Wenham of Central Square, and their sons, Jason (Melissa), Nicholas, Mitchell, and Jamie (Reanna), who have given them four granddaughters, two grandsons, and two great-grandsons; Mike (Robin) Bederian of Dallas, GA, and their children, Mike “Marv” Jr., Jason Lacy, Lyndsey and Shawna Bederian, Zachary House, Brittany Cunningham, Megan Lacy, and their grandchildren; Dixie and Maci Wills, and Jason and Luke Heard; Sue Bederian of Warrensburg and her children, Allyssa (Michael) Yole and Colby Markey, and a grandson, Owen Yole; Shannon (Sam) Maille of Thurman; Phil (Becky) Bederian of Clifton Park, and their son, Alex. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews from her brother’s family, David Daly, Marie (Bob) Fortin, Kathy (Steve) Craig and Dan Daly, all of the Worcester, MA area, as well as five in-laws in the Franklin, MA area; Barsam Bederian, Betty Ober, Priscilla Sheridan, Leo Bedarian, and Larry Bederian. Friends may call on Joan’s family from 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Alexander Funeral Home, 3809 Main St, Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate her life will immediately follow the visitation at 1 pm, Saturday, at the funeral home, with Sister Linda Hogan officiating. Burial will follow in North Caldwell Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donation in Joan’s memory be made to Warren County Head Start, 11 Pearl St., Glens Falls, NY 12801, or to the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 371, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences, and directions.