About This Memory Space
This page was created for Joan M. Norton Eckert's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Joan M. Norton Eckert's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Joan M. Norton Eckert. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Joan Marie Norton Eckert crafted a life rich in devotion, ingenuity, and unwavering family bonds, leaving an indelible mark on all who crossed her path through her quiet fortitude and boundless affection.
Born in Woodside, New York, to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (Devereaux) Greaney, Joan grew up embracing the vibrancy of city life before forging her own trail marked by intellectual curiosity and steadfast determination. A graduate of Saint Michael Academy in New York City, she channeled her sharp mind into pursuits that blended service, finance, and community welfare, all while nurturing a profound passion for literature, stage productions, cinema, and the spark of creative expression.
Joan's professional journey wove through banking and market research before finding a fulfilling anchor at Bakery Drivers Union Local 802. There, as fund administrator for the medical welfare fund over 27 years, she pioneered annuity trust funds for the drivers, skillfully expanding their worth into multimillion-dollar assets that secured lasting benefits for countless union members.
Photos of Norton's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Joan's world revolved around the intimate joys of kinship, where she poured endless energy into celebrating her daughter Judith Norton, grandchildren Tiernan (Jensen) Conlin and Zachary (Cody) Wasik, and great-granddaughter Hailey Marie Conlin with infectious enthusiasm and playful wit. Her marriages to Raymond Norton and George William Eckert deepened her experiences of companionship, while connections with siblings Patricia Graham and Thomas Greaney, Jr., along with cherished nieces and nephews—Scott, Michael, Jackson, Mason, Caroline, Robert, and Mary Grace Graham, plus Chris, Lizabeth, Tommy, and Charlie Greaney—filled her days with shared stories and heartfelt support. Known for her spirited commentary and magnetic presence, she wove herself into the fabric of their routines, sparking laughter amid everyday adventures.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Echoes from Joan's circle capture a woman whose vibrant spirit and generous heart lingered in every interaction, with shared recollections emphasizing her infectious humor, fierce loyalty, and the creative passions that inspired those nearest to her.
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