Joan C. Frank

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Joan C. (nee Craig) of Newtown Square, formerly of Rosemont and Waterville Valley N.H. Devoted mother, friend, sister, faithful Episcopalian, talented educator, lover of people, poetry, and the ocean.

Joan was an undergrad at Wellesley College in Mass. Where she met her husband the late Everett Frank Jr. Joan also graduated from Univ. of PENN with a Masters in Reading and Language Arts.

Joan dedicated her life to understanding and helping all students but especially students who learn differently. She also believed in the importance of excellence in early childhood education. She served as a reading specialist at Bryn Mawr Child Study Institute and at the Shipley School. She also served as the Head of the Lower School at Chestnut Hill Academy. Perhaps her proudest accomplishment was serving as Clerk of the Board at Delaware Valley Friends School. A life long learner and doer, Joan also took pride in serving on the Resident Board of White Horse Village to lead a fund raising campaign.

Survived by her three children: Sarah Charlton Frank, Margaret Van Steenwyk and Everett W. Frank. Also, her beloved grandson Marco Van Steenwyk.

Relatives and Friends are invited to her Memorial Service 1:00 PM on Saturday Nov. 23,2024 at the Chapel of Atonement at the Church Farm School 1006 Chapel Lane, Exton PA 19341. Internment is Private at St. Asaph Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan’s memory to Delaware Valley Friends School at www.dvfriends.org/gift.

Here is the live stream link for the Funeral Service: https://youtube.com/live/Dyt05qambH4?feature=share

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