Joan H. Daniels

Joan H. Daniels CHESTER, Vt. — Joan H. Daniels, 88, passed away on Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2019, at the Jack Byrne Hospice Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Middletown, Connecticut, the daughter of John and Sophie (Wolters) Heidtmann. She attended schools in Connecticut, graduating from Nathan Hale-Ray High School in Moodus. In September 1949, Joan married Melville Daniels in Connecticut and they moved to Vermont in 1952. Joan owned and operated Daniels Nursery, Greenhouse and Dried Flower Shop in Chester, Vermont, for many years, She made wreaths for Christmas for many years, and also worked at the Vermont Country Store. Joan and Melville were members of the 49ers motorcycle club, driving the Chuck Wagon/Supply Truck traveling all over the East Coast for many years with the group. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and bird watching. She also had a talent for dowsing. Joan knitted over 400 hats and donated them to the Middletown Hospital for cancer patients in honor of her sister Nancy. Joan and Melville were well-known for their hospitality, the coffee pot was always on and baked goods always on hand for the many friends and family who would stop in for a visit each day. She is survived by her children, James (Diane) Daniels of Springfield, Joyce Daniels of Westmoreland, New Hampshire, Irene Saulnier (Roland) of Chester, and Audrey Daniels of Chester; one brother William Heidtmann of Springfield; five grandchildren, Laura Daniels, Michael DeZaine, Elijah Daniels, Amy Poole and Brittany Huntley; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Melville in 1998; brother John Heidtmann; sisters, Doris Comstock and Nancy Trerice; granddaughter Michelle (DeZaine) Chrisicos; and great-grandchild Taylor Fraser. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the American Legion Post #67 in Chester. In Joan’s memory, we encourage everyone to perform an unexpected act of kindness. Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.