Joyce Treat O'Toole

Joyce Treat O'Toole, 90, passed away peacefully on July 24th at Cornerstone Hospice surrounded by her sister, Jan, and dear friend Mary Jones.

Joyce was born in Buffalo, New York to parents Robert and Marie Treat in 1935. She graduated from South Park High School and attended John Brown University and University of Buffalo. After relocating to St. Simons Island, Georgia, she volunteered at S.E. Hospital of Brunswick in the ER for many years and with the Navy League to U.S. She moved to The Villages in Florida where she volunteered with Busy Hands, Happy Hearts. She was active in the DAR in Clearwater Beach and Colonial Dames of 17th Century, serving as Chaplain.

She was an avid reader and a dedicated Buffalo Bills fan. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Robert C. Treat, sister-in-law Connie Treat, their son Robert Treat, daughter Lauren Treat, husband Neal G. Gale, and others. She is survived by her stepdaughter Debbie Gale Paulk, grandson Lamar Davis, sisters Janet Treat Chabucos and Judy Treat Benson, and many nieces and nephews.

Her quick wit and love for parties will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be at Palmetto Cemetery in Brunswick, Georgia on August 14, 2026, at 10:00 am.