Obituary of Joan C. Welden

Joan C. Welden, 80, of Fairfield Twp. passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and hospice. Born in Bridgeton to the late Joseph and Mary Ruth Hitchner Turpin she was the wife of the late Kenneth Welden Jr. Joan had been a resident of Fairfield Twp. for over 62 years. She had been a seamstress and had worked for former Little Star Clothing Company in Bridgeton and at the George Burt Printing Company in Fairton for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially Gandy’s Beach. She loved crabbing at Berrytown near Port Norris and enjoyed crafting of all kinds. She knitted many different items from dolls to Afghans. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for being a selfless person, always putting others needs before her own. She is survived by her children, Kenneth J. Welden and Terri Welden both of Fairfield Twp; her brother, Daniel Turpin; her grandchildren, Brian Pyfer, Douglas Pyfer, Christina Bennett and Kenneth C. Welden and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Welden Jr., a daughter, Bonnie Griner; a son, Sean Pyfer, a brother Joseph Turpin and her parents. Funeral services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. on Friday, September 23rd at 11 AM. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Interment will take place at Old Stone Church Cemetery in Fairfield Twp. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.