Joanne Campbell, 90, of Bedford, NH passed away Sunday February 19, 2023, at her residence at Bowman Place in Bedford. Joanne was born February 5, 1933, in Minnesota and was a daughter of the late Carl and Catherine Sitta. She was raised and educated in Waseca, MN. Joanne founded and styled the Waitsfield Inn in Vermont with her husband, Ted and she also opened and operated the Powderhouse Gallery in York, ME where she displayed and sold her watercolors.
Joanne was a positive, adventurous person. Her talents were immeasurable. An award-winning watercolorist, she received the prestigious Grumbacher award. She was a wonderful cook, loved sunflowers and was an open, loving mother to four children and five grandchildren. She loved to travel, was very determined and lived by the motto “Never say can’t”.
Joanne is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Schiffmann, three sons, John Campbell & his partner Sharon, David Campbell & his wife Susan and Douglas Campbell & his wife Nicole. Five grandchildren, Alexandra Schiffmann, Adam Campbell, Natalie Campbell, Sabrina Campbell and Catherine Campbell. Joanne was predeceased by her husband Theodore Campbell in 1996.
After cremation, a private burial is being planned by the family.