SOUTH PORTLAND — Joan P. Rand, 81, died Monday, April 1, 2019, at her home in South Portland surrounded by family members.

She was born on June 9, 1937, in Berlin, N.H., to Stanwood L. Given and Bertha Jutrus. Joan was salutatorian of her class at Cathedral High School in 1955.

Joan married Leroy W. Rand on Sept. 8, 1956, at Holy Cross Church. She worked at the Prudential Insurance Company as a secretary from 1955 to 1957, before becoming the mother of seven. She raised her family in Cape Elizabeth and was a former and original communicant of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, and in later years, a communicant of Holy Cross Church.

Joan’s biggest enjoyment was anytime spent with her family, especially vacations with her husband.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Leroy; daughter, Jacqueline Cecile Rand; a granddaughter; and a brother, Stanwood Given Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Michel Reagan of Standish, Jo-Ellen Rand of South Portland and Allison Myers of Old Orchard Beach; sons, Kevin Rand of Lakeland, Fla., Gregory Rand of Rock Spring, Ga., Dennis Rand of Casco and David Rand of Salem, Mass.; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a nephew.

Visiting hours celebrating Joan’s life were held on Thursday, April 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers were recited at the funeral home on Friday, April 5 at 10:15 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Joan’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Holy Cross School, 436 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106.