PEABODY - Joan Louise (Varner) Fowler Smith, 88 of Peabody, passed away Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. Loving wife and devoted partner of the late Duncan Smith. Together they relished in various art and cultural institutions within New England and all over the world. Traveling to the coast of Maine or on a trip to Hong Kong, they were always together, enjoying life. Joan is survived by her children, Sherri Fowler-Nagle of Rowley and Kevin Fowler and his wife, Mary of Barnstable Village; her step-children, Pi Smith of Thetford, VT, Cary Hunter of Port Townsend, WA and Alexandra Smith of Cape Elizabeth, ME; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Sara Nagle, David, Deborah, Abigail, and Madeline Fowler, Zia Smith, Julia Hunter, Anna Mondschean and Fiona Trusty and great-grandchildren, Aria and Raegan Nagle, and Shepherd Fowler.

ARRANGEMENTS: At the request of the family, Joan's services will be privately held. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to: The Joan Fowler Smith and Duncan Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund at Maine College of Art + Design. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.