Joan Kathryn (Leland) Cullen, 87, formerly of 65 3 ^rd Ave. of Oswego, most recently of St. Luke Health Care Facility in Oswego, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020. Joan was born on April 15, 1933, to the late Glenn and Anna Leland (O'Leary) of Boonville, NY, and was their only child. Joan graduated from Boonville High School in 1950 and later graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 in Utica, NY. After completing an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY, Joan was hired as a registered nurse in 1955 at the Oswego Hospital where she worked for many years. Joan also worked as a supervisor at Sunrise Nursing Home in the 1990s. She loved being a nurse and felt fulfilled when helping others. Joan was a kind-hearted soul. In 1956, she met, fell in love with, and married Francis E. "F.E." Cullen Sr., of Oswego, predeceased November 26, 2012. They had five children.

Joan was an avid knitter and lovingly gifted her many homemade sweaters, scarves, mittens, and hats. She also enjoyed playing golf at the Oswego Country Club and treasured the many friendships she made there. Boating was a family activity where Joan enjoyed trips on the cabin cruiser around Lake Ontario. Fairhaven was a favorite mooring spot. She was proud of her family and was a loving and caring wife and mother. Joan is survived by three sons: Francis E. and Deborah J. (Dean) Cullen Jr. of Syracuse, Timothy J. and Jennifer (Wright) Cullen of Albany, Daniel M. Cullen and Lorinda Fullington of Zephyrhills, FL; two daughters: Kathleen A. Cullen of Oswego, Elizabeth M. Cullen and Patrick O'Brien of  Hillsboro, KY. Grandchildren include Matthew J. Cullen of Syracuse, Gregory S. Cullen and Courtney L. Cullen (Piccirilli) of Webster, Jack Cullen of Brooklyn, Alexis Williams of Hillsboro, KY, Monek Cullen of San Diego, CA, and Nicholas Cullen of Oswego. Great-grandchildren include Brooklynn Shea Cullen and Blakely Quinn Cullen of Webster.  Susan Greeney, Kristen Munger and Stuart Williams also held a special place in Joan's heart.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Saturday July 10, 2021 in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Following cemetery services, family and friends are invited to a reception at Vona's Restaurant 9 Willow St. Oswego, NY 13126