Joan H. Diamond

Joan Hodgetts Diamond, 73, wife of Stewart S. Diamond and a resident of Concord Wharf, VA passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at her residence. A native of Ridgewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen Bruchlen Hodgetts. Mrs. Diamond was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. Other than her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert H. Diamond and his wife Denise of Pompton Lakes, NJ and John G. Diamond and his wife Margaret of Waldwick, NJ; three grandchildren, Erik, Mark, and Emma Diamond; and one great grandson, Tyler Diamond. To honor her requests, no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market Street, Suite 3, Onancock, Virginia 23417 or to The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.