Pomfret, Vermont

Joan Emily Doten Staples, 83, passed away Friday morning December 25, 2020 at her home in Pomfret.

Joan was born on April 9, 1937 in Pomfret, VT the daughter of John, Sr. and Beatrice (Roy) Doten.

A graduate of Woodstock High School Joan married Frederick Staples on August 18, 1957 and together they raised their family in Pomfret. Joan was a Register for the Hartford District Probate Court for 24 years. She also belonged to and sang with the Sweet Adelines, helped with Cub Scouts and Brownies locally, and volunteered at the Edwin Thompson Center in Woodstock. Joan enjoyed knitting, her flowers, going on cruises, and most of all spending time with family.

Joan is survived by her husband Frederick Staples, her son Gary Staples, her daughter Amy Staples and partner Mary Ahl, her son in law Chris Bennetti, her two grandchildren Kate and Dan Benetti and spouse Pooja, her two great grandchildren Rhys and Sai, her two brothers Fred Doten, Sr. and John Doten, Jr., a number of nieces and nephews and extended family. She is pre deceased by a daughter Lynn Benetti.

Services are being planned for a later date.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Edwin Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT 05091

The Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock is assisting the family. An on line guest book can be found at cabotfh.com