Marie, Jackie and Martha: When we moved next door to you guys in 1972 at the beginning of the summer, and with no friends, you were the kids who walked through the woods and asked if we would like to play wiffle ball. We all exhailed and said yes! Ever since, your family has been comforting and kind. We all grew up together and grew closer. Together, we have cheered on the Red Sox and rooted for the home teams. Joannie seems to have done quite a job at standing up for the underdog. She has made a difference. We are all very sorry for her loss. I will remember Joannie for her humor, her passion for the Sox and for her dedication to defending those who could not defend themselves. We should all take comfort in the contribution Joannie made to the environment and to those whom she defended. My depest sympathies to our friends, the Mulhern family.

To Marie, Jackie, and Martha, Bob and I send our condolences on the loss of your sister Joanie. I was so saddened to learn of the news of her passing. It doesn't seem possible that the little girl I babysat for not so long ago and who was so full of energy has finished what she was put on this earth to do. Who would have guessed that the little sweet girl would grow up so fast and accomplish all she did in her short lived life. Joan was a remarkable woman but it doesn't surprise me because she and you had remarkable parents. I still cherish the memories of our times together in Sherborn when you were all young. You are all still dear to my heart. May God comfort you during this sad time. And may Joanie rest in peace as she joins your parents and brother Bobby. Love, Bob and Mary

Tears for my long lost friend...I haven't seen or heard from Joanie in 30 years but she has never been forgotten and will never be. We shared so many good times and I loved her dearly. Rest in peace my friend and fly with the Angels!

Tears for my long lost friend...I haven't seen or heard from Joanie in 30 years but she has never been forgotten and will never be. We shared so many good times and I loved her dearly. Rest in peace my friend and fly with the Angels!

God Bless you Joanie! Rest in Peace, you will be missed

Prayers to Father Sky for all the family and friends.

Im very sad to hear about this. Joan was a strong ally for the people of Appalachia fighting to protect the mountains. She will be greatly missed by all of us in Appalachia. Thanks Joan for your many years of service to the cause. You were a good friend

Joan was a wonderful lady. Smart. Opinionated. Always tough. Often kind. A class act. She is missed.

Sadness, tears and love abound here in West Virginia -- for Joan and all she has done for and with us.

Our overwhelming gratitude to Earthjustice - and Joan's family - for bringing and sharing her with us this ever so many years..... Our fight to preserve clean water that sustains us and the mountains that surround and protect us are all the stronger because of Joan's concern, consideration and involvement.

Blessings to you all in this season of remembrance.

Joan gave the best of herself away to others who learned from her. The world will not be the same without Joan. We will miss her and move forward with memories of her and all she taught us.
The world is a better place because of Joan and all she done.

Even before her outstanding work for EarthJustice, Joan compiled what for most people would have been a lifetime of achievement on the environmental front in Vermont. Joan was for many of us both our environmental hero and our close friend and I am sure I was not the only one who was thankful that I was never on the opposite side of an issue with Joan. My best to all her friends at EarthJustice, we all share in her loss but have been lucky to have known one of the best....

Joan was someone I could point to in the District who was hyper-focused on doing the right thing without compromise. One of the amazing group of folks leading the charge at Earthjustice. I appreciated, both when I worked at Friends of the Earth and now with the DC Environmental Network, how she really cared about her community in our nation's capital city. She really cared about the Anacostia River and for that I and so many others are most appreciative and in her debt.

Joan was a wonderful friend and mentor to me. I will always remember her sharp brilliance, heart-warming spirit, and the sound of her laugh. What an honor to have had her in my life.

Joan was a determined advocate. Her passion for clean water and healthy communities was evident to anyone who spent five minutes with her. It was an honor to watch Joan work and call her a colleague.