John Joyce, Sr.
March 25, 1925 ~ December 4, 2014
John Jack Joyce, 89, formerly of Portland, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Togus VA Medical Center. Jack was born on March 25, 1925 in Gorhams Corner, Portland, to the late Martin and Delia (Connolly) Joyce. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII, having served 5 campaigns in Italy, Germany, Austria, North Africa and Japan. Among his various campaign ribbons, Jack was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism. Following his return to Portland, Jack was employed with Jarka Corp. for 50 years as a Longshoreman, retiring in 1985. In addition, he also worked as a Merchant Marine and as a construction worker. He was an avid hunter. Having a deep love for his faith and Irish Heritage, Jack was a former communicant of St. Dominics Church. Jack married Barbara Carey in 1952. She predeceased him on September 24, 1990. In addition to his wife, Jack was predeceased by his daughter, Judy Smith; son, Peter Joyce; and brother, Martin F. Dutchy Joyce. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Moore of MA, Sharon Greeleaf of Portland, Nancy Provencher of GA, Maureen Joyce of Westbrook, and Kathleen Joyce of Portland; sons, John J. Joyce, Jr. of Raymond and Ralph Corbin of FL. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10-11AM in the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A Funeral Service will follow at 11AM in the Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors to follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. For online guestbook, please visit www.ctcrawford.com In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Togus VA Medical Center, Building 207, 3rd Floor, Patriot Place, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330, or Togus VA Medical Center, 1st Floor Hospice, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.
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Linda and Ken, I so sorry for your loss. Stay strong and take care.
– Judy Robertson
Say it isn’t so, I have wanted to stop by so many times to see him, he was more a dad too me then my own, making sure Kelly and I were eating especially when I was carrying my son John and Maureen with Ricky. We are so sorry , he tried to make us believe he was such an old grump but it didn’t take long to see right through his tough act. He will for ever be in my thoughts. Hope you all are doing ok. Love Bonnie.
– John & Bonnie Beck
Thank you for your service Sir. Godspeed on your final mission. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
– Bob
“And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”(Acts 24:15) May the resurrection hope also be yours and may wonderful memories ease your sorrow.
– Dolores Baker
Mo I am so sorry to hear your dad passed. I think of you often. Much love to you and yours.
– kathy conway
Mo…so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. May you find peace in loving memories of him and know you we’re a wonderful daughter to him!
– Lynelle Leclair
Just a thank you to a man that i had the pleasure of knowing and having him as a neighbor made memories more enjoyable, but having him offer a place to live to a person in need with live in my heart forever.Good people with a good sense of humor.Thank you Jack,Your neighbor Paula Cardona
– Paula Cardona