He attended Topsham schools and graduated from Mt. Ararat in 2007. Joe received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Maine in 2012. He was a proud member of TEKE fraternity there.
Surviving are his parents; a brother, John Coppens of Topsham, and his grandmother, Frances Clark of Brunswick.
Joe is fondly remembered as a bright young man and for his unique sense of humor. His friends would think twice before challenging him to video games or a Magic game. To all of us who knew Joe best, he will be forever missed.
Rest in peace, dear sweet Joe.
A celebration of his life will occur at a later date.
Arrangements are by Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, where memorial condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com.
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