Joan Beverley Dumbleton, age 84 of New London, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her residence.

Joan was born on July 15, 1936 in New London to the late Edward and Irene (Button) Craig. She married James Slater on June 17, 1955. He preceded her in death in 1971. Joan was then united in marriage to Larry Dumbleton on April 22, 1972. She worked as an auctioneer assistant with her first husband and then worked as a nurse’s assistant at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home for 28 years, until her retirement in 1996.

Joan is survived by her husband Larry; her children: Kimberly (Debra) Slater, Jennifer (John) Swenson, Jessica Slater, Charles Slater (fiancée Michelle Mazemke) and Christopher Dumbleton; grandchildren: Joseph O’Driscoll (Dawn), James O’Driscoll, Kelley O’Driscoll, Donnie Head, Rebecca LeNoble (Doug), Rachel (Brain) Heinemann, Jan (Jamie) Slater, Steven Slater (Kayla), Ian Dumbleton, Emma Dumbleton and Steven (Sarah) Manteufel; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, James Craig, Janice (Tom) Jones and Jill (Phillip) Brown and her sister-in-law, Pat Craig. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Slater and brother, Jock.

The funeral for Joan will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Royalton Christian Church in Royalton with Rev. Pamela Ritchie officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Royalton Cemetery, Town of Royalton. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Royalton Christian Church Ladies Aid or Foundations For Living in Waupaca. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com