Joan Kelly Doyle, age 98, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Joan was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut where she lived until her marriage to Thomas B Doyle.  Together they lived in New York City, Plainfield, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Ohio, and most recently in Juno Beach, Florida.  Joan was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas B. Doyle, and daughter, Kathleen Doyle Pavelish.  She had three other daughters, Joan (Jody) Doyle Block (L. Thomas Block) of Juno Beach, Florida and Louisville, KY; Mary Doyle Kenkel of Alexandria, VA, and Margaret (Meg) Doyle (Stefan Kenn) of Montvale, NJ.  Joan was the grandmother to 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 step-grandchild.  She was also the grandmom to numerous dogs, including her beloved Amy Block, the Portuguese Water Dog!

Joan was a skilled saleswoman, starting as the co-owner of a dress shop in Ridgefield, CT, and later holding several positions in the designer salons of Gidding Jenny and Saks Fifth Avenue in Cincinnati, where she convinced women near and far to purchase Bill Blass, Louis Vuitton, Albert Nippon, etc. She became the Charter Member of the Saks Fifth Avenue Chairman's Quality Service Club, established to honor Master Performers.  She was also a pretty good negotiator, able to negotiate the first-ever pension granted to a salesperson, and a lifetime Saks employee discount!

Joan was a very accomplished artist.  While living in Cincinnati, she painted intricate needlepoint designs which were sold in shops and County parks around the City and for Trinity College alumnae and students.  She also painted oil and watercolors for friends, and family members, including landscapes, portraits, and pets.  She participated in numerous art shows as a member of the Juno Beach Friends of the Arts, where she also chaired various committees.  At her last show several years ago, she was joined by her daughter Jody who is also a gifted artist.

A private family service will be held graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Susan B Komen Foundation. Click here to make a donation.