Joan Ann Brophy

January 1, 1943 - July 4, 2019

Joan Ann Brophy GRAND RAPIDS, MI Joan Ann Brophy, age 76, of Grand Rapids, MI (formerly of Ewing Township, NJ), went home to be with her Lord on July 4, 2019. She was born on Jan. 1, 1943, to her parents, Joseph and Margaret McIntyre. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her brothers, Jerald and Joseph; her parents-in-law, Lawrence J. Brophy Sr. (Mary); brothers-in-law, Dennis Brophy and Martin Brophy. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Lawrence J. Brophy Jr.; her son and daughter-in-law, L. John Brophy III (Thea); grandchildren, Rhys and Harrison Brophy; twin brother, Joseph (Marilyn) McIntyre of Milport, NY; brothers, Jerald (Carol) McIntyre of Morrisville, PA, James McIntyre of Trenton, NJ; sisters, Helen (Eugene) Smith of Trenton, NJ, Jean (Walter) Antosiewicz of Hamilton Twp., NJ, Patricia (John) Nagy of Morrisville, PA; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ann Marie (Alphonso) Montebello of Dover, FL, Kathline Glick of Dover, DE, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joan's happiest days were while she ran her day care center out of her home; she had so much love for children. She especially adored her two grandchildren, Rhys and Harrison. Per Joan's wishes, cremation has taken place and a family graveside service will be held in Trenton, NJ, later this fall. If one wishes, please consider making a memorial contribution in Joan's name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.