Joann L. Buerman, 80, of Ashway, formerly of Warwick, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Westerly Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Violet (Hall) Willard.

Joann was employed as a Civil Service Employee for the U.S. Government.  She was a longtime communicant of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Warwick and was active in civic and community affairs in Warwick for many years.

Joann is survived by her beloved children:  John Buerman (Jane) of Warwick, Michael Buerman (Jan) of Florida, Andrew Buerman (Lori) of Charlestown, Fred Buerman (Rosemarie) of Warwick and Susan J. Buerman of Ashway; four loving grandchildren and two cherished great-grandchildren.  She was the sister of the late Mary Frances Riley.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 9 AM from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick followed by a Requiem Eucharist at 10 AM in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 3257 Post Road, Warwick.  Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5 PM - 8 PM in the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in Pawtuxet Memorial Park.  

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be made to:  Special Olympics Rhode Island, 370 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917 or at:  Specialolympicsri.org.

 

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