Obituary of Joan M. Halstead

Joan Marie Halstead of Lockport, N.Y., wife of Gary Halstead, entered into rest at home with her family under the care of Niagara Hospice on April 4, 2025. She was born in Lockport, N.Y. on April 16, 1939 the daughter of Jay and Dorothy (Baudenpistel) Garbutt. She is survived by Gary, her loving husband of 65 years and sons G. Jay and Jeffery, grandmother of Jay (Brandi) and Marisa (Sam) Robbins and great grandmother of Audrey Halstead, as well as several nephews and nieces, and her favorite cousin Rebecca Ott. She was predeceased by her brothers John (Penny) Garbutt, Robert (Sylvia) Garbutt and sister Sarah. Joan always had a pet chihuahua since her teenage years and leaves behind her beloved pet Dickens. She worked at the Mongomery Ward and Sample Shop before raising a family. Joan enjoyed playing cards and organized a long running Bid Pitch card club at the Eagles. She also enjoyed organizing class reunions. She was a firm advocate for the rights of nursing home residents. She made a difference. Joan was an accomplished golfer and was club champion at the Lockport Town and Country Club as well as Senior champion at the Chestnut Meadow League at the Niagara County Golf Course. Her most memorable moment came while playing with PGA pro Curtis Strange when her ball got closer to the pin on a par three. Joan enjoyed cross country travel visiting National Parks and camping in New England. Joan was a member of St. John’s R.C. Church, past member of the Lockport Town and Country Club, Chestnut Meadow Golf League, Niagara Orleans Golf League and Willowbrook Golf League. She was a long time member of the Eagles Auxiliary.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday April 9, 2025 from 3-7PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home 242 Genesee St. Lockport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist Church 168 Chestnut St. Lockport. In lieu of flowers donations to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated. Visit pruddenandkandt.com.