Joan Susan Harter, age 83 of Milford, the beloved wife of Paul Harter, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late Ignatius and Susan (Vislocky) Varay, Joan was formerly a resident of Trumbull and Shelton before moving to Milford. Joan loved to travel with her husband of 56 years and together they traveled cross-country, went on cruises and visited places all over the world. She was an office manager for many years at several Doctor's offices in Westport. Joan also enjoyed playing Bridge and other card games with her friends. In addition to her husband Paul, she is survived by her devoted daughter, Ruth Harter of Stratford, a brother, James and his wife, Diana Varay of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 9:15AM in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 10:00AM in St Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Drive, Shelton, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Family and friends may visit from 4-7PM on Monday. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Joan's memory to the American Cancer Society, 525 Brook St., I-91 Tech CTR, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.