E. Aubrey Doyle, lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed into God’s hands on Monday February 21. Born on April 28, 1931 to W. Aubrey Doyle and Julia Halloran Doyle, Aubrey grew up on the farm at 38 Elm Street with his sister Patricia. Aubrey was a gifted student-athlete at Hopkinton High School after overcoming polio as a young child, earning several varsity letters as well as the Outstanding Senior award at his graduation. Following graduation he enrolled at Brown University where he studied and played football for 4 years, graduating in 1954. He then entered the Army where while at Fort McPherson in Georgia he met his future bride, Joan Courchaine. They married on August 18, 1955 and remained married for 66+ years. Aubrey and Joan raised seven children: Colleen (Ray – deceased) Charleston, Lisa (Ray) Carloni, W. Aubrey (Julie) Doyle, Julia (Paul) Rice, Sean Doyle (deceased), Tim (Sonya) Doyle, Brendan (Deena) Doyle. He leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
After the service, Aubrey began a long career at Hopkinton High School, spanning more than 35 years. He served in many roles including math teacher, math department head and coach of multiple football, basketball and baseball teams before eventually becoming the head varsity football coach in the late 1960’s through the early 1970’s. He was also the Athletic Director for 20+ years. The gymnasium at the middle school was named in his honor. He was also an inductee in the inaugural HHS Athletic Hall of Fame class.
After retiring from HHS, Aubrey went on to own and run the Star Package Store on Main Street in Hopkinton for a number of years.
Aubrey loved spending time with his family and friends, following HHS sports teams, investigating HHS sports history, following Brown University sports teams and reading Irish history. He was also a huge Boston sports fan with the Patriots his favorite.
Aubrey truly appreciated everyone that gave him opportunities throughout his life and career and did his best to do the same for others.
Calling hours will be Sunday February 27 from 2 to 5 PM at Callanan Cronin Funeral Home on Church Street in Hopkinton. A funeral mass will be held on Monday February 28 at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Church in Hopkinton. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Hopkinton. The family requests that all attendees wear masks at both the wake and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations be made to the Hopkinton Booster’s Club (PO Box 33 Hopkinton MA 01748) for student athlete scholarships.
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