Joan L. (Sacchi) Malark 73 of Lincoln passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with MS surrounded by her family on March 23, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dan Malark and son, Michael who she loved very much.

She leaves her brother, Henry Sacchi, and his wife Jean of Lincoln, sister, Joyce O’Connor and her husband, George, of Northborough, MA and her sister, Dawn, and her husband, Joseph, of Cumberland and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Pawtucket, RI she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Lewandowski) Sacchi.

A talented ice skater, Joan skated in competitions all over New England. At the age of 15 her family moved to Webster, New York where she trained and skated for the Rochester Figure Skating Club. After graduating from Thomas High School in Webster, she returned to Rhode Island and became an ice-skating instructor.

She then went to Rhode Island Community College and after graduation worked as a respiratory therapist until her MS made it impossible for her to continue. In her final years, Joan was a minister who touched many lives through her faith and power of prayer. Joan was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of her life will be held on April 9th at 11:00 am at Oasis of Grace Church located on 464 Silver Spring Street, Providence RI.