Resident of Moraga

Joan Elizabeth Robertson Davies passed away on January 8, 2025, after a debilitating illness. Joan (Joanie) was born on December 16, 1948, to Jack Robertson and Elaine (Fitzpatrick) Robertson in Oakland. Raised in Oakland, Joanie attended St. Louis Bertrand Grammar School, Bishop O’Dowd High School, and graduated from UC Berkeley. In 1973, Joanie married Robert (Rob) J. Davies, settled in Moraga, CA and had two children, Robert Andrew Davies, and Christopher Brian Davies. Joanie had a distinguished career as a French and English language-arts teacher at Joaquin Moraga Middle School in Moraga. Joanie was always a voracious reader, an enthusiastic gardener, and loved Beethoven. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Rob Davies, son Robbie Davies (Cheryl), son Chris Davies, (Annie), granddaughter Kayley Davies, grandson Parker Davies, sister Patricia Robertson, brother Jack Robertson (Clare), and many nieces and nephews. Joanie was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Susan Robertson, Janice Robertson Scheib, and Jean Robertson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, Lafayette, CA on February 7, 2025, at 9:30 AM.