With great sadness, we announce that Lauren Meredith Joy, 31, of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2022. Born in Pineville, Louisiana, on August 11, 1990, as a two pound, 13 ounce baby, she was the beloved daughter of Susan Carole Joy of Newtown. Lauren lived a short 31 years, but family and friends will forever hold her in their hearts.

Lauren attended Newtown schools, and, after graduating in 2009, she went on to earn a BS in accounting from Post University. At the time of her death, she was an accounting manager at Azure Water Services in West Haven, Conn. Lauren had a passion for reading, art history, and ancient civilizations, especially Egypt. She loved movies and her tuxedo cat, Mary. Words cannot express how much her presence will be missed. She loved family camping trips to historic places like Williamsburg and the Elizabethan Gardens in the Outer Banks, as well as spending time with her niece, Faith, shopping, or making crafts.

Lauren leaves behind several loved ones, including her mother, Susan Joy of Newtown; her sisters, Jennifer Morgan Joy of New Milford and Mariah Lynn Joy of Newtown; and her cherished niece, Faith Frawley, of New Milford.

A celebration of Lauren’s life will be held in the spring.

Donations in memory of Lauren can be made to the Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown CT 06470, and contributions can be noted toward their scholarship fund.