Joan Helen Durant, 79, of Bethpage passed away March 9, 2013. Retired NY Telephone Operator. Loving wife of the late Vincent. Cherished mother of Karen Arthus (Mark) and Renee Meyerback (Kenneth). Devoted grandmother of Brian, Laurie, Lisa, Julie and Jillian. Dear sister of Midge Stafania, Eddie Bradley and the late Audrey Kelly. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 12, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with interment following at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.