Joan Hayles Romain

Joan Hayles Romain, who departed this life on July 13, 2025, at the age of 62. Joan was born in Askenish, Hanover in Jamaica on February 25, 1963 the fourth of six children born to Rupert Alexander Hayles and Doris Augustina Hayles. She grew up in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica until 1980 when she emigrated with family to the United States. She resided in Trenton, New Jersey attending and graduating from Trenton Central High School. After high school she studied as an undergraduate at Kean College in Elizabeth, NJ majoring in Biology and Chemistry and completed three years until she was hospitalized with a medical condition that prevented her from completing her last year. Shortly thereafter she married and moved to Hightstown and Princeton, NJ where she gave birth to her lovely daughter Katherine. After Princeton, she resided in Scotch Plains, NJ until her passing in July 2025.

Joan shared a strong and lasting bond with her siblings—Rupert Jr., Derek, Barry, and Colin Hudson—cherishing the memories and connections they built throughout the years. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and close in-laws, all of whom will dearly miss her kindness, humor, and unwavering support.

Joan had a boundless love for learning, especially through science books, and found joy in the simple pleasures of life—riding her bike, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and curling up with a good movie. Her love for reading and her natural curiosity made her a lifelong learner and an inspiring presence to those around her.

Her generous spirit, vibrant personality, and deep care for others leave an enduring legacy. Joan Hayles Romain will be remembered for the love she gave, the stories she told, and the lives she touched.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Family and friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday July 23rd, from 9-10am in Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home, 1055 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201.

Funeral Service will commence and 10:00am in the funeral home.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside.