Ms. Joanne M. Bushey

March 2, 1955 - May 20, 2022

Joanne M. Harrigan Bushey, 67, of Brainardsville, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at UVM Medical Center, Burlington, VT. Born on March 2, 1955 in Malone, NY, she was the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Mansey) Harrigan. Joanne graduated from Northern Adirondack Central School. In her earlier years, she worked for the Northstar Industries in Chateaugay and aided in the family operation of Harrigan’s Ice Cream Stand. In later years, she was employed as a corrections officer at Franklin Correctional Facility, retiring in 2020 after 32 years of service. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. Joanne loved her dogs and enjoyed reading and working in her flower garden. She cherished spending time with her family and her beloved grandchildren. Joanne is survived by her three children, Heather Magoon and her companion, Scott Guay of Churubusco, Bradley Bushey of Altona and Caitlin Miller of Lexington, KY; three grandchildren, Calvin and Kelsey Magoon and Greyson Bushey; eight brothers, Jim and his wife, Lynn, Bill and his wife, Angie, Frank, Dale, Gary and his wife, Jill, Scott and his wife, Shann, Todd and his wife, Diane, Tommy Joe and his wife, Kristy; a sister, Kathy Firlet and her husband, Joe; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Stephen and Paul; and a sister, Cynthia. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at the Brainardsville Cemetery. Donations in Joanne’s memory may be made to a no kill animal shelter of your choice.