Joanne I. Keach (Nilsen), of Canton, died Sunday June 21, 2009 after a long illness. She was 76. Mrs. Keach was a volunteer at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton for many years. Wife of the late Robert E. Keach. Loving mother of Laurie D. Keane and her husband Kevin of Bridgewater, Lynne M. Abucevitch and her husband Robert of Wrentham, and Robert J. Keach and his wife Joanne of N. Easton. Loving sister of Marilyn Dotzenrod of Plymouth. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held in the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton Thursday at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-8. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joanne’s memory to the Massachusetts Hospital School 3 Randolph St. Canton, Ma 02021-2351