Mrs. Joan Marie Recor, 83, passed away Friday, December 26, at home with all her children around her. She was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County for a few days.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, December 31, from 1-4pm, followed by a short service with Lay Reader, Dan Timmerman officiating, at the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton. Spring burial will be held at Grove Cemetery in LaFargeville.
Our firecracker was born July 4, 1942, in Alexandria Bay, the daughter of Walter and Mary Rae Perry.
She married Voigt W. Recor on March 5, 1960, in Alexandria Bay with Reverend Floyd Little officiating.
Together, they bought a farm in LaFargeville in 1966 where all the seven children grew up running the ridge. Along with many other children and relatives who all have a story about our home.
Joan was a mom first and foremost. She worked many places in the area in the summertime as a waitress, including the Argonne Inn in Alexandria Bay. Starting in 1977, she began her career at Yazell’s Dairy Bar, retiring in 1993 where she worked at the Guzzle at T.I. Park.
She loved bowling, shopping, fishing, going out in the boat with her family, and camping at their river property. She really loved crocheting and was known around as a crocheting queen. She also loved going to church and singing and dancing.
Surviving are six children, Joanne (Peter) Radley, Jane (Robert) Heyman, Julie (Jay) Knapp, all of Clayton, Jennifer (Michael) LaClair of LaFargeville, Joseph (Virginia) Recor and Jeff (Jonalyn) Recor, both of Theresa; twenty grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren; one brother, Walter Perry Sr. of LaFargeville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband Voigt, who passed away in 2022, she is predeceased by a son John, in 2000, and one sister, Norma Adams.
We would like to give a special thanks to Mom’s caregivers who gave unconditional love and care, Cassie, Kayla, and Tammy.
Donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601, or the Jefferson County Office of the Aging (Respite Haven), at the River Community Church.
Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.
Condolences can be made at trjetty.com
jim & bev Doolittle & highland meadows
so sorry to hear this to the hole family ( Thinking of you guys )
Caryl A Mallette
I am so sorry to read of Joan’s passing. I am thinking of everyone of you. You are all in my prayers. I bowled with Joan and all you girls and I worked with Mike and Jamie. Rest in Peace Joan.
Sandy Robinson
To the family I didn’t know your mom personally but I did get to observe how wonderful her family took care of her. When ever I saw her with you she was always happy. God will reward you for that and she will always be in his hands and in your heart.
Kimberly Morrow
My deepest condolences to the entire family. GOD definitely received an angel. Rest In Peace Joan
Ann Koscinski
This amazing woman allowed me into her family after Julie introduced us. The adventures we went on together. She would kick butte at yatzee. She was a great bowler and first and foremost a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a great friend and other Mom. She will always be remembered and missed. Love you Mom. Will miss you until we meet again.
Bob and Helen Walts
To the family of Joan Recor! So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing! She always had a smile and loved her family dearly! Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. Bob and Helen Walts
Jayme Spearnock
To All The Recor Family, so sorry for your loss. Joan was a special lady. I remember my Mom going to visit her when we were kids!Joan always had a smile. Becky and Jenny were close as kids, and I’d pick Becky up or drop Jenny off, and always had a nice visit with Joan. She was always happy. She raised good kids. She will be missed.
Sincerely, Jayme
JOHN J DORR
My sincere condolences to the Recore family, Joan was a special friend to my wife Ann who worked together for many years, and if they weren’t working they were performing some shinatagins during their time off.
Gary Higgins
Sorry for your loss. Aunt Joan was an especially wonderful part of our blended families. Fun memories visiting the farm and seeing her at the diner working with the girls. Love to you all.
Ginger Burrows
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Recor family. May all your memories help you through this hard time.
Kelle Recor
Thoughts & Prayers go out to all my cousins and all family members. I have the fondest memories of Aunt Joan, she was one special Lady. My she Rest in Peace, and May all your Memories heal your broken hearts <3
Beverly morisey
Condolences to the family. Working with Joan and with a few of her daughter’s never felt like work. So many great memories. Rest in peace Joan.
Donna Perry Myers
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a good man and loved you all equally. She was a cousin of mine and always thought a lot of Joanne. She is up there and she is having one good time with Norma and God bless her.
Jacinta
Our condolences to the Recor families. Joan was a really nice lady. Very pleasant. Prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Jerry and Jacinta Wood
Jeanne Roy Snow
I knew Joan and her sister Norma when we were all teenagers in Alexandria Bay. Fond memories.
Anthony Sloan
Praying with you during your time of sorrow. May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds….
Janet&Jon Burrows
With a family as loving and close your Mom was quite a lady. Janie, Julie, Joe, Joanne , to your whole family, such good and helping folks. Give yourselves time to keep her even closer to your hearts. Godspeed.
Lynda Vaadi
So sorry for your loss, she was a special person.
Cynthia Kennell
my deepest condolances to all of you may she rest in peace…………..
Anthony Sloan
Praying with you during your time of sorrow. May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep your hearts and mind, through our Lord Jesus Christ…
Dean Wilkie
Jo, Jess, and family, sorry to hear that the family’s matriarch is gone. I first met her in my mom’s beauty shop – years ago now.
Thoughts ‘n prayers for strength thru your loss and time of grief.
Diane Olmstead
Joan was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by many
Jay & JoAnn Burrows
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you, your Mom was a wonderful lady and had a contagious smile. She did an amazing job raising all her children. Always in your hearts she will be.
Jaylea Walldroff
To the Recor Family,
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Joan. My best memories of Joan were singing in the church choir together. Her joyful presence and smile will be missed. Hold your memories close to your heart through this difficult time. This world lost a beautiful person, but Heaven gained an Angel. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Jaylea & Will Walldroff and Family
Scott Link
It was with sadness that we learned of Joan’s passing. We didn’t know her as well as we knew Voight (a real great guy), but she was always so friendly when we met her out and around. What a hard working lady to raise seven kids on a farm and work outside the home! How happy she must be to be with Voigt and John again. May cherished memories help all thru this sad time.
Scott Link and Paul Link Jr.
Nancy Provance
So Sorry to Hear. We missed her so Much this Summer at our 65th Class Reunion
In Alexandria Bay. God Bless her
Nancy Felder Provance
Bonnie Borrello
To all in the large Recor family. So sorry for your loss. It always warmed my heart to see so many of you attend the Omar- Fishers Landing church with your mother. Joan always had a smile and warm greeting for us all. I enjoyed standing near her in the choir, all of our voices blending in praise to God.
May you find peace in the days ahead remembering all the good times you had together.
Bonnie Borrello