Joanne Newman Obituary
Joanne (Ellis) Newman of Brockton, passed away on August 9, 2025 at the age of 67 after a period of failing health.
She was the loving daughter of the late Marion J. (Burns) Ellis and Robert L. Ellis, Sr. Loving sister of Robert L. Ellis, Jr. of Weymouth. Cherished aunt of Samantha Ellis.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday 8/14/2025 from 5-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Burial will be private.
Donations in memory of Joanne may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.
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