Joan Lillian Blair of Philadelphia died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frederick M. and Mary M. Gallagher Anton and the sister of the late Patricia C. Wagner.

Joan was life long resident of the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and was a communicant of the Nativity B.V. M. Church in Philadelphia. Joan enjoyed cooking, singing, traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends. She was always involved in family gatherings and hosted many a Thanksgiving Holiday with her sisters for her entire family. Joan had a keen wit and possessed a unique sense of humor and was never a loss for a smile to all. Joan will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Joan is survived by her children, Gene Blair and his wife Donna, Michael Blair and his ex-wife Jill, John Blair and his wife Renay, Robert Blair and Lisa McLaughlin. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and her brothers and sister; Frederick M. Anton Jr. and his wife Elaine, James E. Anton and his wife Eileen, Joseph M. Anton and his wife Jean and Mary F. Anton and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends and residents of Nativity B.V.M. Place are invited to attend her viewing from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 31^st in the Nativity B.V.M. Church, 2535 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134. Joan’s interment will be privately held by the family.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Joan’s memory to the above named church.