WEATHERFORD, Joan (Schillinger) of Manchester, CT., passed away on February 8, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Francis S. Schillinger and Edna (Hansen) Howarth. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother. She was generous to everyone and went out of her way to find people in need and help them. Joan admired monarch butterflies and would raise and release them. Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16) WELLESLEY on Saturday, February 15th from 1-3pm. Interment private.