Joan (Rauscher) Marcinczyk, age 62, of Oxford entered in to rest Saturday, February 12, 2011 at home. Joan was born in Bridgeport, on July 7, 1948 daughter of Marie (Clayton) Rauscher Zellers and the late John Rauscher. She is the beloved mother of Tammy Borkowski and her husband, Jay and Kelly Peterson and her husband, Hans. She also leaves five grandchildren, Sydney, Sage and Quinton Borkowski, Genevieve and Lila Peterson, three sisters, Linda May, Ellen Alfredo, Cindy Glover and several nieces and nephews. Joan was a dedicated teacher, friend, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Her passion for life left a mark on the soul of everyone she met. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday morning at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Old Church) at 10:30am. Burial will be private. At the request of the family memorial contributions may be made to the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association.