Joseph E. Hoyle

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Joseph B. and Olga W. (Pietkiewicz) Hoyle, he had resided in East Freetown for the past 47 years. He was a graduate of Apponequet High School.

He worked as a photographer for the past 33 years and previously was a fisherman out of New Bedford for 20 years. He was a member of the Fisherman’s Union.

Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Harris and her husband Steve of East Freetown; a brother, Stanley Hoyle and his life companion Sharon of Illinois; three grandchildren, Joseph Butler and his companion Katie of Lakeville, Andrew Butler of Lakeville and Rachel Cabral of Freetown; and one great-grandchild, Cameron Butler of Lakeville.

His graveside service will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11AM in Acushnet Cemetery, 91 Main St. in Acushnet. Arrangements are in the care of the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., in New Bedford. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com