Linnane, Joel, formerly Sandwich, MA, Greensboro, NC, and West Roxbury, MA, August 24, 2011. 52 years old. Loving father of Joel Jr. and Sarah, both of Sandwich, MA. Survived by his beloved friend and former wife, Sandra (Burge) of Sandwich, MA. Father, William; mother, Fontaine (Crist); brother, Michael; sisters, Barbara Guest and Carol Eubanks; all of Greensboro, NC; brother, William of Florida; and sisters Jeanne Love, of Atlanta, GA and Joan Liotta, of Norwood, MA. Also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, and many grandnieces and nephews, and cousins and lifelong friends. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Joel's Life on Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 pm in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, MA. Contributions may be made to Joel Linnane's Children's Educational Fund, c/o Barbara Guest, 101 Manchester Place, Greensboro, NC 27410. Graduate of Catholic Memorial High School '77. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600