Joan (LeClair) McQuillan, 89, passed away on March 6 2016 in Sarasota, Fl. She was born April 17, 1926 in New Bedford, Ma., daughter of Albert P LeClair and Emma (Finnegan) LeClair. Joan attended Green Mountain College and married the love of her life, Daniel L McQuillan, in 1948. She was a very talented artist and did stenciling, scrimshaw, basket making and quilting. She loved to entertain and always welcomed people into their home. She could throw a party! While raising her three children, she supported Dan’s career and moved many times before settling back in her hometown of Mattapoisett in 1971. Joan and Dan enjoyed sailing for many years. In 1982 they began spending winters in Venice, Florida and eventually became full time residents. Joan had many happy memories of growing up in Mattapoisett and of spending time with her family and friends. She was pre-deceased in death by her husband Dan and daughter Karen McQuillan. Joan is survived her son Daniel L McQuillan Jr. of Mattapoisett and his wife Maureen, daughter Kayne Torman of Sarasota, Fl. and her husband Shelly, grandchildren Troy and Carly Torman, Daniel L McQuillan III, Padraic McQuillan, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Joyce LeClair, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAN-MASS Challenge, Daniel McQuillan’s Ride, http://profile.pmc.org/DM0257, or Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Florida.