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This is very sad news indeed. I joined KK in the last year or so before the changes. I didnt have the opportunity to be in contact with Joyce a lot, but I am very grateful for all she did for us.</div>
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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 wont 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
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As I used to say in the KK days,</div>
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Happy Krafting!</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, 26 July 2026 22:16:08<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> Cathie McManus <CathieMcManus@hotmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I am so sorry to hear about Joyce Passing.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">She was so helpfully in the past.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If it wasnt for Joyce and others I wouldnt be able to do the craft I now do.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I know Joyce will now be teaching those in Heaven how to do all sorts of craft.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rest in Peace Joyce you will never be forgotten
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<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' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> carcione@access.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Joyce Kane Passes</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Im very sorry to hear this. Im grateful to Joyce for starting the crafters division, and for arranging so many classes over the years. May she rest in peace.</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Terry Powers via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:05 AM<br>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>David Andrews via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:45 PM<br>
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<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>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" 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></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" 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></p>
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