Woodsville, NH Jo-Ann Hersey Mallett, 63, of Perkins Place, passed away unexpectedly after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH. She was born in Lynn, MA, June 27, 1949, the daughter of Charles and Marion (Spinney) Hersey. Jo-Ann graduated from Lynn English High School, Lynn,MA, Class of 1967. She married Richard B. Dick Mallett on March 16, 1968. They lived in Lynn until 1973 when they moved, first to Pike, NH, and later to Woodsville. Jo-Ann worked as an inspector at the former Burndy Company in North Haverhill, NH and also in Mexico. She was a former manager of the Woodsville Cumberland Farms convenience store, and later worked for Copeland Furniture in Bradford and has most recently worked at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Woodsville. Jo-Ann enjoyed doing puzzles, and completing Sudoku puzzles, but most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Dick Mallett on August 3, 2011, as- well-as, a sister Beverly Melanson, and two brothers, Kenneth and David Hersey. Survivors include her two children, Kristina Tibbits and husband Shane of Pike, NH and Richard B. Mallett, Jr. of Piermont, NH; four grandchildren, Alicia Brooks and husband Zach of Pike, Katie Tibbits of Pike, Brian and Mariah Mallett both of Woodsville; and two great grandchildren, Brooke Thompson and Owen Brooks; three sisters, Sandy Quinn, Charlotte Jackson, and Doris Hersey; two brothers, Frederick and John Hersey; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Monday, June 17th, at 11 AM, at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH. Memorial contributions can be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer North, 1080 Hospital Drive, PO Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.