Joan Gomeau, 90

Joan Vivian (Pilot) Gomeau, 90 of North Adams died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Williamstown Commons.

She was born in North Adams on March 22, 1933 a daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Wilton) Pilot. Joan graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1950, after raising her family she was employed with Hunter Outdoor Products and later at Arnold Print Works retiring in 1983.

Joan was a longtime member of All Saints Episcopal Church in North Adams. She was the widow of William Thomas Gomeau Jr. whom she married February 2, 1952 in Petersburg, NY. He died September 27, 1998.

Survivors include her loving children Sally Keating of Florida, MA., James A Gomeau of North Adams, grandchildren Samantha Cloutier of North Adams and Courtney Keating of Palmer. Joan also leaves sister Barbara DiLorenzo (John), brothers Richard Pilot (Rosemary), Thomas Pilot (Patricia) and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by two daughters Linda Gomeau in 2002, Marcia Gomeau in 1957 in infancy, granddaughter Laura Gomeau in 2011 and a brother Edward Pilot in 2015.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Joan Gomeau will take place on Saturday April 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. A calling hour will take place at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.