Joanne Margaret Campbell, a resident of Norton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. Born in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on December 18, 1945, Joanne spent her early childhood in Boxford before moving to Easton, where she graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1963.
A talented vocalist and lover of music, Joanne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Voice from The Boston Conservatory. Following her studies, she dedicated 34 years of service to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, retiring in 2003.
Joanne lived a life enriched by her passions and her deep faith. She was an avid world traveler, visiting many places including Denmark, England, Canada, and her most cherished destination, Medjugorje, Bosnia. Known for her warmth and culinary talents, Joanne enjoyed gourmet cooking and baking, and her legendary Christmas fruitcakes were a treasured annual tradition among family and friends.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary (Kelley) Campbell of Easton, her brother, Charles “Budgie” Campbell, Jr., and his wife, Geraldine, of Mansfield.
She is survived by her loving sister, Mary “Mimi” Campbell of Taunton; her niece, Stephanie Campbell, and grand-nephew, Jonah Swotes, of San Diego, California; her nephew, Charles Campbell, III, along with his wife, Leann, and their daughters, Mya and Madison, of Mansfield; and her niece, Gretchen Caporale, and her husband, Richard, of Attleboro. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins, including Johnny, Ginny, Joannie, and Marguerite.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend and pay their respects at visiting hours on Saturday, October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street in Mansfield.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation at rettsyndrome.org.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com