It is with heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of JoAnn S. Curley of Yarmouth Port, MA, after a brief illness, at the age of 92. She left this world peacefully on December 5, 2023.

Born on April 25, 1931 in Berkley, CA as an only child of Alfred M. Sands and Joanna C. McCarthy. At the age of 14, she moved to Dorchester, MA to live with her Uncle Tom McCarthy to care for her ailing mother. JoAnn embarked on a successful career in modeling where she later met the love of her life, Lieutenant John F. Curley. Together, they built a strong and nurturing foundation for their six beautiful children. Her unwavering commitment to her family was unmatched. JoAnn was an endless source of love, guidance and strength. She always ensured that her family felt supported and cherished.

JoAnn flawlessly balanced working in the family publishing company, Curley Publishing, and managing a busy household. Her adventurous spirit included skiing, parasailing, hot air ballooning over the Serengeti, diving in the BVIs, horseback riding and the symphony she so enjoyed. As the hostess with the mostess, JoAnn loved to entertain, bake and spend time with her girlfriends. Her beloved clubs included gardening, Questors, book group and St. Pius X Ladies Guild. Her greatest joy in life was being with her family, whether it was poolside or on the ski slopes.

JoAnn was predeceased by her husband John F. Curley Sr. and her son John F Curley Jr. She leaves behind his spouse Elaine M. Curley, Susan E. Davenport (Dewitt P. Davenport), Robert M. Curley, Thomas J. Curley, Mary E. Grape (Thomas H. Grape) and Joanne C. Lake (Stephen G. Lake), ten wonderful grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many, many friends.

The viewing hours will be held on December 11, 2023 from 9:00am -10:30am at Hallett’s Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, followed by a service at St. Pius X at 11:00am on Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Burial to follow at Woodside Cemetery, Yarmouth Port.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests cash (haha…just kidding). We ask that donations be made in the memory of JoAnn S. Curley to Cape Cod Health Care’s Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, at PO Box 370 Hyannis, MA 02601.

To all of the Curley family, I am so very sorry to hear of JoAnn's passing. She, your Dad and your brother John were some of the strongest and most positive role models in my life and helped mold my future even at 30+ years old when I worked with them. I loved the fun, love, vivaciousness and loyalty of your entire family, you had wonderful parents, I have no doubt you are all following in their footsteps. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you all, a family I will never forget.

Dear Curley family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I never had the opportunity to spend time with her but reading how she lived her life shows what a special person and mother she was. I will surely include her in my prayers.

We are all so deeply sorry for your profound loss.

We are all so deeply sorry for your profound loss.

Beautifully written obituary ! Sending sympathy and love Cherish your wonderful memories Xo

She was the best. I feel so blessed that God provided me with the most amazing mother a person could ever want. She never settled and always thought the best of others. I will miss you terribly!!

Dear Curley family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a delightful person and so much fun. Prayers to you all