Joanne B. Sant, 83, of Baldwinsville passed away Monday at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Syracuse, she grew up in Fulton graduating from Fulton High School and Oswego State College. In 1963, Joanne married and settled in Baldwinsville. She taught elementary education in the Baldwinsville Central Schools District for six years. After which she retired to educate her own children.

Joanne was very active in the Baldwinsville community for many years as a member of the Female Charitable Society, Shacksboro School House Museum, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her love for genealogy and research assisted other members of D.A.R. to trace their own heritage.

Joanne was a former member of the Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, tending to her garden, and was a faithful guardian of her cats through the years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Newell and Helen Barnard; and brother, Jerry Barnard.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, David; son Steve (Darcy) Sant and daughter, Beckie (Wayne) Wasielewski both of Baldwinsville; sister, Sharon Becker of Florida; and grandchildren, Caitlin, Justin, Cameron, and Collin; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

A celebration of Joanne's life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Central New York and of the Finger Lakes. 990 7th N. St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to the Female Charitable Society, Inc., 10 River St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027.