Obituary: Joan Marie (Latshaw) Conroy
Scarborough Resident Joan Marie Conroy Dies at 93
Scarborough, Maine – Joan Marie (Latshaw) Conroy, a longtime resident of Scarborough, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 93. The 93‑year‑old was born in Everett, Massachusetts, on December 27, 1932, to Thomas A. and Isabelle M. (Gannon) Latshaw.
Conroy had lived in Scarborough for many years, a home she shared with the Kaler‑Vaill Memorial Home at 382 Black Point Road. The senior living facility, which provides care and support for residents, has been her home for a significant portion of her later life.
Family and Legacy
Joan Marie was predeceased by her husband, Robert Ernest Conroy, and by several close family members, including sisters Nancy C. Latshaw (who was married to Robert F. Lilley) and Mary C. Daignault, brother Thomas Alvin Latshaw Jr. and his wife Joann Crispino. She leaves behind a son, Michael Patrick Conroy of Westbrook, as well as her sister Barbara A. Riley and a host of nieces and nephews.
She chose to have no memorial services, a decision that underscored her quiet, private nature. “We respect her wishes,” said family representatives, noting that they will honor her request for no public celebration of her life.
Honoring Her Memory
While no funeral or celebration will be held, family members encourage those who wish to honor Conroy to consider making a donation in her name. Contributions may be directed to:
Kaler‑Vaill Memorial Home
382 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074Center for Grieving Children
555 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101
Both organizations are committed to community welfare, with the former providing care for seniors and the latter supporting children coping with loss.
Community Reflections
Joan Marie Conroy’s long life spanned a century of change, and her presence was felt in the neighborhoods of both Everett and Scarborough. Though she preferred privacy, her quiet generosity and steady presence left a lasting imprint on friends and neighbors alike.
The Scarborough community and the Kaler‑Vaill Memorial Home have taken note of her passing, and those who knew her are invited to visit the facility to pay their respects in the quiet, reflective space that was her home.
