Joan L. Germain, 92, a resident of Oswego, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 at the Oswego Hospital, surrounded by family.

Joan was born in Oswego, New York and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eugenie (Gaudette) AuClair. She was married to her high school sweetheart Richard (Dick) Germain for 71 years, until his death in 2022.

She was the proud mother of her 4 sons, Richard (Sharon), Thomas (Deborah), John (Kimberly), Charles, and a daughter, Susan (Gregory) Wells, all of Oswego. 9 grandchildren, Heather, Lee, Teari, Sara, John, David, Eric, Carlyanna, and Halle; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased her son Charles, and her 9 siblings, Jeannie, Eileen, Theresa, Vernon, James, Gerald, John, Melvin and Ernest.

Joan was an amazing seamstress and worked countless hours at their family business, Karpinski's, for most of her life. In her younger years, she loved to grocery shop and drive around in her fancy Cadillac. She also loved socializing on their sailboat which was docked in Sackets Harbor for over 35 years. Joan and Dick were known all around Upstate New York for their love of music and dancing. Joan was also known for her famous pies she would bake. She even had a pie flag to let other boaters in the marina know that the pies were ready. She had the knack of throwing together a party in a matter of minutes, which she did for occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, family reunions, and many other events. She loved to have fun with her family, and she won everyone over with her unique personality. Once you met Joan, you immediately fell in love with her. She was one of a kind.

Calling hours will be held from 11:00am to 1:00 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral home, 112 East Second Street in Oswego.

A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 1:00.

Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Oswego Elks Lodge Veterans Program, 132 West 5th Street in Oswego; or the Oswego Music Hall of Fame, 94 Mariposa Drive, Oswego, New York 13126.