WINDHAM CT/GRAFTON: Joanne C. Coyle, age 62 was born August 17, 1960, and passed away January 10, 2023, at Windham Hospital in Connecticut following her sudden battle with cancer. She lived in Grafton, MA and Northborough, MA before moving to Connecticut. She was a graduate of Grafton High School.

Joanne was a devoted and loving partner, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her partner Thomas Johnston (Beamer) and their daughters Amber Johnston and Katie Coyle. She was predeceased by her mother Joan Nephew (Denaris), her father Douglas Nephew Sr., her brothers Glen Nephew and Douglas J. Nephew Jr.

She was at peace in her last days of life knowing she would be reunited with her loved ones. Her only concern was for those she was leaving behind. With family illness and tragedies in the months following she was focused on others before herself and her own diagnosis when unknown. She leaves behind her sister Darlene Price and husband Robert of Holden, her brothers Daniel and wife Jesse of Florida and Darin and wife Denise of Grafton.
She was cremated at Bacon Funeral Home in CT services and burial to be held in Massachusetts.

All are welcome to gather with Joanne’s family and friends on Friday, January 27th, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm followed by a prayer service at 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536.

She will be laid to rest at Worcester County Memorial Park on Richards Ave in Paxton by family.