Joan Chalmers

1879–1923 (age 44)

Biography

Joan Chalmers (1879-1923) devoted herself to lifting others through education, gentle encouragement, and a steady belief in the promise of every person she met. Her compassion made her a trusted friend to young and old alike, and her efforts quietly strengthened the fabric of River Street’s neighborhood life.

Though she lived only a few decades, Joan’s influence lingered in the laughter of children she guided and the comfort she provided to families in need. She now rests in River Street Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of empathy and service.

Did you know Joan Chalmers?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at River Street Cemetery

Norman Williams
1791–1868 (age 77)
River Street Cemetery
Norman Williams (1791-1868) was a Woodstock resident of the early 19th century.
Charles Dana
1813–1884 (age 71)
River Street Cemetery
Charles Dana (1813–1884) is among those buried in River Street Cemetery after his nineteenth-century passage.
Otis Skinner
1858–1942 (age 84)
River Street Cemetery
Otis Skinner (1858-1942) was a renowned American stage and film actor from Cambridge known for his theatrical performanc...
Laura Caton Williams
1871–1951 (age 80)
River Street Cemetery
Laura Caton Williams (1871–1951) rests in River Street Cemetery after a life rooted in her local community.
Julia Parmly
1835–1914 (age 79)
River Street Cemetery
Julia Parmly was a woman who lived from 1835 to 1914.
Hosea Doton
1809–1886 (age 77)
River Street Cemetery
Hosea Doton (1809–1886) from Pomfret now rests in River Street Cemetery following a long life in the community.