Joanne (Labuda) Kunkel Georges

Newburyport – Joanne Kunkel Georges, 70, passed away peacefully at her home

on Plum Island in Newburyport December 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving

family.

Born in Ludlow and raised in Indian Orchard, MA, she was the daughter of the late

Mitchell and Anne (Jez) Labuda. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School in

Springfield and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Boston University. Joanne

had a corporate career with Budget Rent A Car managing operations at Logan

Airport and moved on to national management, later in life she worked as a

corporate consultant. She had a passion for the water and loved spending time

boating and sailing with her husband Paul. Joanne enjoyed gardening, reading and

taking long walks with her dog, Graci. Her favorite thing was spending time with

her grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Paul Georges of Newburyport; her children,

Ross Kunkel, Kristi Reed and Kerri Kunkel; grandchildren Penelope and Sebastian

Kunkel; brothers Chuck Labuda and Dan Labuda. Funeral services at this time will be private.

A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Donations may be made in her memory to the Merrimack Valley United Way COVID relief fund or the Merrimack Valley food bank . Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com