South Dennis - Joan (Fosse) Mazza Thomasson “Nana”, 64, of South Dennis passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23rd at Cape Cod Hospital. Joan was born in Porsgrunn, Norway. She was adopted to the U.S. at 6 months old by her parents Tideman and Bernadene Fosse. She became a U.S. citizen at age 12 and graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk, NY where she was raised. Joan was an only child who moved to Cape Cod in 1984 as a single mother after her parents retired to Dennis.

Joan is predeceased by her husband Harry Thomasson Sr. and her sons; Keith Mazza and Mark Thomasson. Joan is survived by her eldest son John Mazza and his wife Christine of Tewksbury, NJ; her stepchildren Darrell, Harry Jr. and Leslie Thomasson; her grandchildren Joey Mazza, Adam Thomasson and Alessandra Mazza; and several step grandchildren.

Prior to her retirement Joan worked in customer service at KAM Appliances and previously as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Gentiva Health.

Joan will always be remembered as a happy and kind woman with a big heart who was willing to help anyone. She found tremendous joy in watching her grandchildren grow and enjoyed the companionship of her dog Marley. Her family will remember her as an incredibly strong and hard-working woman who did her best to be a loving and caring mother no matter the situation or her means. She will be forever loved by everyone, family and friends alike, who’s life she touched. She will be deeply missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Thursday, September 3rd 1:00pm at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Dennis, MA.

Joan, my best friend, I still can't believe I can never see your smiling face again. Luckily it is etched in my mind forever, along with your laugh. I will miss our weekly phone calls. I would sit outside in the Florida sun and listen to you describing all the different kinds of birds that would come visit your yard. and what the latest flowers were that were blooming. You sure did love your birds and flowers.....Rest in peace with your 2 beautiful boys. Love you forever and ever and ever. JOANIE

My dear friend I will always cherish our friendship. You where such a huge part of my life and family to me. Every time I see a bird now I'll think of you.. May you rest in the sweetest peace and be with your 2 boys. God willing. I love you Nana xo