South Hamilton - Joan Marie Marcorelle 50, died Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Raised and educated in Hamilton, she was the daughter of Philip M. Marcorelle and the late E. Philomena (Holleran) Marcorelle.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton, Joan was kind-hearted and loved her many cats, dogs and her horse "Mustache Moose". She enjoyed reading, eating out and loved her shopping! Her entire life Joan maintained her keen sense of humor, strong faith and exhibited steadfast resolve in the face of insurmountable challenges. Joan was a special, brave soul. The youngest of five siblings, she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her father, she is survived by three sisters, Victoria Marcorelle of Danvers, Frances Player of Ipswich and Nancy Ahern and her husband David of Topsfield, two brothers, Michael Marcorelle and Philip C. Marcorelle both of Hamilton, three nieces, Heather Player of Dover, Kelsey Ahern and Molly Ahern both of Topsfield and several aunts and cousins.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Paul, 50 Union Street, Hamilton, Thursday at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. Contributions may be made in her memory to the National Alliance on Metal Illness (www.nami.org) or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com