Joanne M. (Cotterill) Toole, 55, of Wareham, died August 29 at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of Patrick W. Toole.

Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of the late John T., Jr. & Barbara L. (Bourne) Cotterill. Joanne graduated from Mansfield High School in 1974 and was a longtime resident of Wareham. She worked as a postal clerk at the East Falmouth Post Office.

She enjoyed being outdoors and at the beach, walking, and family get-togethers.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Eric Toole of Homer, AK and Ryan Toole of Wareham; her daughter, Katherine Toole of Wareham, two sisters, Lorraine E. Renker and her husband Richard of N.Y., and Julie L. Cotterill of Attleboro; her brother, John T. Cotterill, III, of Martha’s Vineyard. She was predeceased by her sister, the late Lynne E. Plante.

Visiting hours were held September 2. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 (specify "breast cancer" in memo field). For online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.