EDWARD P. DOYLE

DOYLE, Edward P. Age 85, of Falmouth, formerly of Westwood, passed away peacefully, at JML Care Center in Falmouth, on January 22, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Marcia Doyle; and son of the late Edward Sr. and Helen Doyle. Edward graduated from Boston English High School and received his Associates Degree in Graphic Arts from the School of Practical Art in Boston. He worked as a graphic artist at Sears and Zayre's, before he became the heart and soul of the world's most famous bar, Cheers in Boston, where he created a gathering place, where stories were told and friendships were formed. He was able to continue his artistic skills there, designing logos, menus, and T-shirts, etc. Doyle was known for decades of charitable fundraising in Boston, raising thousands of dollars through Cheers for Children, Friends of Floating, Cheers for Kids, Globe Santa, etc. He loved running and fundraising with his friend, Tommy Leonard. Ed was the proud founder of the Boston Barleyhoppers Running Club during the early 1980s, when running was just becoming a popular sport and the co-founder, with Tommy, of the Falmouth Walk which is now in its 35th year. Eddie was a loving husband, brother and uncle and will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him. In addition to his loving wife, Marcia of 52 years; Eddie is survived by his sister, Rosemary Nolan of Boston; brother-in-law, Brian Stamp and his wife Brenda Mayer of High Springs, FL; his nephews, Francis Nolan and wife, Julie, Brian Nolan and wife, Debbie Brendemuehl, Eli Stamp and wife, Michelle, Otis Stamp and wife, Meghan; his niece, Chara Stamp and wife, Victoria; his great-nephews, Frank, Danny, Brendan and Evan Nolan; and great-niece, Amy. A Visitation will be held at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 475 Main St. FALMOUTH, on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. A private committal service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Falmouth. A celebration of life will be held at Bucatino Restaurant, 7 Nathan Ellis Hwy., North Falmouth, MA, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. For online guestbook and directions, please visit www.chapmanfuneral.com Visiting Hours: Friday, January 30, 2026, 2:00pm to 6:00pm Chapman Funerals and Cremations 475 Main St. Falmouth, Ma 02540