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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>I have very fond memories of Joyce. I first met and talked with her at the NFB convention, when the crafters group was first organized. She was very encouraging and told me that blindness should not keep me from enjoying any craft I wished to take on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Later, my sister Pamela visited with Joyce, who gave her some very valuable tips about quilting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>I know Joyce\u2019s contributions will long be remembered and passed on to new crafters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Mary K.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Naima Leigh via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 27, 2026 12:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Naima Leigh <sydia12@icloud.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She was so nice to me when I sat in a Christmas class. She taught me that blindness shouldn\u2019t stop you from learning and doing crafts. She was the first blind person to tell me about her experience with her sewing, quilting and embroidery machines. I will be forever grateful for learning about her experiences being a blind crafter who never stopped learning about new techniques.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RIP Joyce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Naima<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Jul 27, 2026, at 1:27\u202fPM, Sonya Coulombe via NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'>This is very sad news indeed. I joined KK in the last year or so before the changes. I didn\u2019t have the opportunity to be in contact with Joyce a lot, but I am very grateful for all she did for us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'>She contributed so much, what do the group thing about a collective project, something to give her son and daughter. I feel bad that I won\u2019t be able to assist, my arm is still in a sling for three weeks. Followed by PT and all. But I thought I would make the suggestion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'>As I used to say in the KK days,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'>Happy Krafting!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black'>Sonya<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> on behalf of Cathie McManus via NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, 26 July 2026 22:16:08<br><b>To:</b> List for Blind Crafters and Artists <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Cathie McManus <<a href="mailto:CathieMcManus@hotmail.com">CathieMcManus@hotmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>I am so sorry to hear about Joyce Passing.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>She was so helpfully in the past.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>If it wasn\u2019t for Joyce and others I wouldn\u2019t be able to do the craft I now do.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>I know Joyce will now be teaching those in Heaven how to do all sorts of craft.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rest in Peace Joyce you will never be forgotten </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:11.0pt'>Catherine and guide dog Penny.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, 27 July 2026 1:09 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net">carcione@access.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=xmsonormal><span lang=EN-AU> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I\u2019m very sorry to hear this. I\u2019m grateful to Joyce for starting the crafters division, and for arranging so many classes over the years. May she rest in peace.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tracy</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Terry Powers via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:05 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:terrypowers59@gmail.com">terrypowers59@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=xmsonormal> <span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Andrews via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:dandrews920@comcast.net">dandrews920@comcast.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Joyce Kane Passes</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=xmsonormal> <span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal> <span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal> <span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 24, 2026 8:59 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Connecticut Mailing List <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Maryanne Melley <<a href="mailto:maryanne.melley@gmail.com">maryanne.melley@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Joyce Kane</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=xmsonormal> <span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Dear Federation Family,</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>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.</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I am leaving for two weeks as of July 25th. Nathanael will be in charge. Please reach out to him with any concerns. Email; <a href="mailto:ntwales@omsoft.com">ntwales@omsoft.com</a>. </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Best regards,</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="x_Signature"><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Maryanne Melley</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>President</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of The Blind of Connecticut</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>860-212-5549</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:maryanne.melley@gmail.com">maryanne.melley@gmail.com</a></span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-Blind-Crafters mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org">NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Blind-Crafters:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>