W. YARMOUTH- Joyce A. (Blackledge) Curhan, 76, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Cape Cod Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan Curhan until his passing in 1996.
Born in New Bedford on July 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Doris Blackledge. Joyce was raised in New Bedford and lived there until age 18 when she moved to Cape Cod to attend the Nursing program at Cape Cod Hospital. She went on to work for the hospital as an LPN for over 49 years until her retirement.
Joyce was a quiet and caring woman who enjoyed spending time with her family and cats. In her spare time, she liked to work in her garden and read. She also enjoyed taking trips to New Hampshire.
Joyce is survived and will be deeply missed by her children, Kimberly, Heidi, and Bobby and his wife Christina; as well as her granddaughter, Carly, her pride and joy.
At the family’s request, services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joyce’s name to the Brewster Animal Rescue League at www.arlboston.org/category/brewster/ To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com