Jo Anne Elizabeth Stevens

Belmont- Jo Anne Elizabeth (Clark) Stevens, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 14th, 2018. She was born "under a lucky star" on Feb. 18, 1932 in Franklin, NH to Maltheno & Helen (Roach) Clark. She attended St. Mary's School and was a graduate of Franklin High School. Jo Anne married the "love of her life", Robert Stevens in 1953. Together they raised a family, worked, traveled and had many adventures. They traveled around the country in their motorhome, took a trip to Ireland and went on several cruises and trips to Newfoundland. She had a variety of jobs including Stevens Mills, A&P, Giles Dairy, Pudgie's Diner, Star Market, Annalee Dolls as well, at one time, helping Bob with the milking of 84 dairy cows. Jo Anne and Bob were long time residents of Belmont. She was a member of the Belmont Fire Bells and was the Belmont Public Librarian for several years. She was an avid Red Sox fan, love reading, birdwatching, doll collecting and collecting napkins. She was extremely proud of her Irish ancestry (48% according to her DNA), but most of all she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Along with her husband, Robert, (of 66 years) she is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Rowe of Washington State, Helen Corriveau and her husband Brad of Belmont. Grandchildren Angela Hutchinson and her husband Michael of Northfield, Joslyn Corriveau of Belmont, Benjamin Corriveau and his wife Alicia of North Carolina. Great grandchildren, Zachary Plourde, Avery and Ethan Hutchinson, and Nicholas Corriveau. Her sister Linda Lapierre of Franklin, Foster brother John Lacourse also of Franklin, sister-in-law Alice Hurst, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Gloria Croteau and 2 brothers, Richard and Robert Clark. Her family would like to sincerely thank her caregivers from Central NH VNA and Hospice for the care and the support they gave to Jo Anne in her final days. According to her wishes, there will be no calling hours, but a Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Belmont on Sat 10/20 at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jo Anne's name to, St. Jude's Children Hospital, St. Librie's Indian School in Ashland Montana, NH Special Olympics (Winnipesaukee Comets) or the Central NH VNA and Hospice.

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Jo Anne Elizabeth Stevens

February 18, 1932 - October 14, 2018