Joan "Cap" Andrews

Joan "Cap" Conroy Andrews, 81, of Foster, passed away peacefully in her home on May 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Edward Conroy and Rita Walsh Conroy. She was the spouse of the late Lauren Andy Andrews. She leaves behind her beloved son, Benjamin C. Andrews; her daughter-in-law, Dr. Jo-Ann Petrucci Andrews; her grandchildren, Crystal C. Baris and U.S. Marine, CPL Ryan S. Andrews; her three great-grandchildren Joshua, Cole and Mackenzie Baris; her sister, Sally Young; and nieces and nephews. Joan was born in New Haven, CT and grew up in Meriden, CT. She attended Saint Joseph and Saint Rose Schools and was a member of the last graduating class of Meridian High School. She graduated from RISD with a BA in interior architecture. She then went on to earn a Masters Degree in art therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. From here, she began a career as an art therapist. She was dedicated to her work in helping individuals improve their mental and behavioral health through the use of art. She helped countless people over the course of her career. Joan was licensed in Rhode Island and Connecticut, working as a therapist for Day Kimball Hospital in CT and Rhode Island Hospital. In addition to her work, she also volunteered in the community. Joan was a long time Girl Scout leader of her granddaughter's troop. In the past, she had also been a volunteer firefighter for West Glocester. Joan had an adventurous spirit and was always ready to try new things. She loved the outdoors and especially loved the mountains of Maine and the ocean. She was a talented artist, a gardener, played the guitar and the organ, and she was a great cook. Above all, she loved her God and her family with passion. When Joan was faced with the knowledge that she had a terminal illness, she immediately made a bucket list of all the things she wanted to accomplish. Among other adventurous activities, her bucket list included zip lining and ATV riding in the mountains of Maine. She completed all items from her list. During the course of her illness, she continued to learn about it and treatments to be an active participant in her healthcare. She faced illness with courage and always believed that God had a plan for her. She believed that when she had to go, that would be what He wanted for her. Her prayer to God was that she would get to hold her newborn great-grandchild Mackenzie and that prayer was granted. Joan will be forever missed by family and friends and those whose lives she touched. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, from 9-10:00 a.m., at the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 116 Danielson Pike, Foster. Burial will be at Acotes Hill Cemetery in Chepachet.

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Joan "Cap" Andrews

May 27, 2022