Joan Clute Cheney

September 2, 1944 - December 31, 2021

Joan Clute Cheney, age 77, a resident of the Town of Mayfield, died on Friday, December 31, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gloversville on September 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Clarence and Loretta Gordon Clute. Joan was a 1961 graduate of Broadalbin High School and graduated at the age of sixteen. She worked for the telephone company early in her career and later as a billing representative at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Her most important job was raising her children. Joan loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking, tending to her blueberry bushes, and gardening. She was skilled at crocheting and all family members are happy to have a blanket made by her. Joan was a generous soul who would frequently sacrifice her own needs for those of her family. Gift cards could no longer be given to Joan as gifts because she would frequently spend them on others. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Richard Towne (Irene), Naomi Bruse (Harold), Clarence, Harry, and Roland Clute, and Shirley Miller (Eugene); and two brothers-in-law, David Pollak and Richard Briggs. Survivors include her husband Clyde Cheney, whom she married on December 26, 1964. They recently celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage on December 26, 2021. She is also survived by two daughters, Kimberly Cowles (William) and Jackie Cheney-Girard (Eric Girard); a son, Jason Cheney (Tassiana Oliveira); four adored granddaughters, Lauren and Samantha Kent, and Paige and Natalie Girard; two sisters, Hazel Pollak and Betty Briggs; three sisters-in-law, Grace and Geraldine Clute, and Fran Older; a brother-in-law; Richard Cheney (Donna); and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will take place at a later date for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.