HINSDALE, N.H. – Joanne Matthews, of Hinsdale, N.H., passed away on April 19, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H.
Joanne was born on June 9, 1935, in South Reading, Vt., the daughter of Gerald Matthews and Beatrice (Stocker) Matthews.
Joanne worked at the Book Press in Brattleboro for many years, and she also served as president of the labor union.
Joanne was predeceased by her parents, her sister Sandra Stratton, her son Wendell Deuso Jr., and her daughter Valerie Dubiel.
Joanne is survived by her son Bruce Deuso, and daughters Lynn Cunningham and Lori Raymond, as well as her brother, Jerry Matthews, and sisters Juanita Sylvester and Nancy Lord. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, Vt.