Joan Shelley

Mrs. Joan E. Shelley, 72, of Franklin, died at Franklin Hospital on March 29, 2011. She was born in Franklin on April 21, 1938 the daughter of Edward and Elspy Mae (Stebbins) Bryson. Mrs. Shelley lived in Franklin most of her life and was a 1956 graduate of Franklin High School. She enjoyed collecting dolls and knitting, especially embroidery and cross-stitching. Joan also liked to read including mysteries and religious books. She was the widow of her husband of 54 years, Roy E. Shelley who died two weeks before her. Family members include 2 daughters: Elizabeth Shelley & her fiancé Robert Bradley, Jr. of Hill, Diane Bennett of Franklin, a son, James B. Shelley and his wife Rukhsana of Kuwait, 5 granddaughters: Patience Renee (Shelley) Holloway and husband John, Samantha Bennett, Kathryn Bennett, Ruth and Rachel Shelley, a great grandchild, Jayden, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers: Robert and Patrick Bryson. Visiting hours will be Friday April 1st from 5-7 pm at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 2nd at 10 am in St. Paul Church, Franklin with spring burial in Homeland Cemetery, Bristol. Donations in memory of Mrs. Shelley may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101 or the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com