Joanne L. ( Melson ) Avery 63 of rockland died at home on dec 31 2018 . She was born june 13 1955 in boston to the late jeanette and carrol melson . She was raised and educated in Roslindale ma. She was the loving wife of the late John Avery , and mother to Kaitlin Avery- Corbett and Matthew Kennedy. She was a dedicated home maker, a loving mother and proud grandmother to Elizabeth, Justin ,Emily kennedy, and Skylar Corbett. Joanne was a music lover (especially the Beatles)..and was also an avid Patriots fan. She was very religious and cared deeply for everyone around her. All you need is love.