Claire Joyce Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 20, 2020, at the age of 92, Claire Joyce of Springfield, Massachusetts, born in Québec, Québec passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar Ratelle and Catherine Ratelle (Kelly); and her husband Alfred C. Joyce. She is survived by: her children, Michael T. Joyce (Debbie) of West Springfield, William F. Joyce (Wendy) of Hopewell Junction, NY, Alfred C. Joyce Jr. (Karen) of East Longmeadow, James E. Joyce (Jane) of Edgartown, MA, Stephen T. Joyce (Edna), Joseph P. Joyce (Ilse) of Vail, CO, Grace Joyce of Gill, MA, Kathleen A. Joyce of Cicero, NY, John H. Joyce (Lisa) of Longmeadow and Daniel P. Joyce (Kirstin) of Wilbraham; her grandchildren, Austin, Nicole, Ryan, Kevin, Alexander, Alana, Adam, James, Patrick, Sean, Brian, Shannon, Alison, Julia, Kelly, Christopher, Caitlyn, Carolyn, Aidan, Kalli and Maggie; and her great grandchild Patrick. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire's memory may be made to Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen, PO Box 5127, Springfield MA. 01103 http://www.openpantry.org or Massachusetts Citizens for Life http://www.masscitizensforlife.org.
