Jeanne Karen Joyce
August 6, 2013
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - Jeanne Karen Joyce, 70, formerly of Portland, died August 6, 2013 at her home in Cary surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland a daughter of Arnold H. and Kathleen A. Mooney Walp. Jeanne attended local schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. She was a graduate of Cambridge School of Business earning a degree as a medical assistant. In 1968 she married her seventh grade sweetheart Richard E. "Dick" Joyce. Jeanne and Dick raised three children. The family moved several times following Dick's 36 year career with IBM, settling in Cary. Jeanne was an exceptional homemaker who loved to read, was an avid gardener and she treasured her beloved KOI pond. She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband Dick in 2007. Jeanne is survived by her three children, Danielle Joyce of Apex, NC; two sons, Tyler Joyce and his wife Jennifer of Pennington, NJ, Brandon Joyce and his wife Tania of Montclair, NJ; a sister Constance Coyne of Newfane, VT; three grandchildren, Kiara Joyce of Brooklyn, NY, Dylan Joyce of Pennington, NJ, Maya Joyce of Pennington, NJ; a sister-in-law, Patricia Crafts and her husband Stephen of Cape Elizabeth. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Hospice of Wake County, NC for their wonderful care and support. Relatives and friends are invited to attend an 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 10, 2013, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Arrangements are being handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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My condolences to Jeannie’s family. Remember the Happy Times and it will help in your sorrow. Rest in Peace, Jeannie. Your classmate, Judy
– Judy Domenick
Danielle, Tyler,Brandon, Know that both your mother father with be remembered in our daily prayers. They were wonderful parents, and you will always be proud of them.
– Sue & Ted Borduas
Dear members of the Walp and Joyce family. Jeanne and I were high school friends and after many years we reconnected via Facebook. I was hopefully to see Jeanne in person at the 50th high school reunion. But prior to that Jeanne because ill and no able to attend. We were in communication via Facebook. Jeanne did most the communications. I gave Jeanne a Hebrew name so that when we read the torah a special blessing was said for her in her Hebrew name. Jeanne told me no one had done anything like that for her. I could tell from her emails and Facebook messages that she was a very special person and loved her family and friends very much. In fact I and my date went to the junior prom with her and dick. Jeanne will be missed by all those who knew and love her. As it says in the torah may the family know no more sorrow. Linwood(Woody) Fleischer
– Linwood Fleischer
Connie, my sincerest condolences on the loss of Jeannie. She was one of my favorite cousins. She and I shared some good times on Vail street and the Presumpscot River.
– Elaine Lunt Jones
JEANNIE JOYCE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART ALONG WITH HER BELOVED HUSBAND…THEY WERE BOTH SPECIAL FRIENDS WHO TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE THAT WAS BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN THEM. I WILL MISS HER TERRIBLY, THANK GOD FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND HUNDREDS OF EMAIL JOKES THAT ALWAYS BRING A SMILE…My HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME….LOVE, MARYELLEN FAMILY
– Maryellen Falchi & family