[CT-NFB] Joyce Kane

[Elizabeth Rival]

Joyce was my first mentor in Connecticut with her guide dog. May John and Joyce both rest in peace
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> On Jul 24, 2026, at 3:53 PM, Nathanael T. Wales via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Maryanne, Deb, and All,
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> I am sad to hear this news. May Joyce rest in peace.
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> Joyce was a great woman, advocate, and leader. When my then fiancee and I moved to Connecticut…20 years ago…Joyce was, along with Beth Rival, one of the first in our NFB movement and family to welcome me. She quickly invited me to dive into our local chapter and affiliate activities. And she strongly supported my stepping into affiliate leadership here in Connecticut. Joyce was always reaching out, building, mentoring, and encouraging. May the love, hope, and determination she showed inspire each of us to live and lead even more as she did.
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> May you rest in peace, Joyce, along with your beloved husband.
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> With love, hope, and determination,
> Nathanael
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> From: CT-NFB [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos via CT-NFB
> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 3:28 PM
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> Cc: Hamit Campos
> Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Joyce Kane
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> Oh wow. Condolences to her family and friends and even neighbors.
> I vegly remember her but yes RIP Joice.
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> On Jul 24, 2026, at 3:24 PM, Deb Reed via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi all,
> This is indeed sad news, Joyce offered our affiliate a lot in the earlier years when her health was better. I had the privilege of being her roommate for a short time the first time we went to Houston, Texas. She had not tried a national convention in a while and unfortunately  unfortunately, her health was not good and her brother who lives in Texas had to come and get her. But the short time we were together, I enjoyed her company very much. She is a kind and fair person and I will miss her.
> Sincerely,
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> Deb Reed
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> Central CT Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind
> Deb.reed57 at gmail.com
> Cell-860-378-5370
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> “Bloom where you are. “From mother, Theresa of Calcutta.
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> On Jul 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Dear Federation Family,
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> It is with sadness that I inform you that Joyce Kane passed away recently. She was a lifelong member of the NFB of CT. Founder of the Southern Connecticut Chapter in Milford and the Krafters Division. There are no arrangements yet. Nathanael Wales will keep you updated.
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> I am leaving for two weeks as of July 25th. Nathanael will be in charge. Please reach out to him with any concerns. Email; ntwales at omsoft.com.  
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> Best regards,
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> Maryanne Melley
> President
> National Federation of The Blind of Connecticut
> 860-212-5549
> maryanne.melley at gmail.com
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