Brochu, Jo-Anne, M., (Cameron), 70, of Hospital Road, Riverside, died unexpectedly on October 13, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Howard W. Brochu.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Curtis and Helene (Croghan) Cameron, she lived in Riverside for 41 years.

Mrs. Brochu was a supervisor for the former New England Telephone Co. for 32 years. She also was a receptionist at Butler Hospital for 12 years.

Jo-Anne was a communicant of St. Brendan Church.

Besides her husband of 41 years, she is survived by a daughter, Laurie Brochu-Daly of Riverside; a brother, Harold Cameron of Cranston and two grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Friday October 17, 2014 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willet Avenue, Riverside at 9:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m.

Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Joann’s memory to The New England National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA, 02062-5040 would be deeply appreciated.