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Joyce, Herbert W. Sr.
, age 91, a longtime Millis resident, died on Friday morning, December 11, 2009, at MetroWest Medical Center.
Born in Cambridge on March 19, 1918, he was one of twelve children born to the late Lester W. and Marian (King) Joyce. He was raised and educated in Cambridge and served honorably with the US Army during World War II.
Herb married Jean M. Lipsett on January 28, 1949 and the couple settled in Millis to raise their family. After being self employed as a truck driver for several years, he was employed as a driver for Lloyd King and James Calella of Millis. He was driving with Crystal Industries in Bellingham at the time of his retirement. In his later years he enjoyed long walks, stopping to socialize with friends along the way.
Beloved husband of the late Jean M. (Lipsett) Joyce and father of the late John E. Joyce, Bruce K. Joyce, and Janice J. Brown, he is survived by three daughters, Donna M. Blangeard of Medway, Beth A. Joyce of Millis and Jean M. Joyce of Norfolk; Herbert W. Joyce, Jr. of Milford and Robert L. Joyce and Kenneth W. Joyce of Millis; four brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 11:00a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday 5 – 8p.m.
If desired, donations may be made in Herb’s memory to MetroWest Hospice and Homecare, 85 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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| Terri Garry |
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He was a lovely man. Never anything but kind.
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| The Joyce and Flaherty Families |
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| From our families to yours we send our deepest sympathies. May Herb rest now in eternal peace. May you find comfort in all of your cherished memories. |
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| Clewes Family |
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We have such fond memories of "Uncle Herbie" as we grew up with all the cousins. He will be fondly remembered.
The Clewes Family |
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| Aunt Hazel& Aunt Claire |
(Nanah167@aol.com): |
To Our Nieces and Nephews,
Your Dad was a wonderful Father, Husband to your Mom, and Brother-in-law. We will miss him and his stories about WW2. He will be missed in many ways. We are here for you all, if you need us.
Love Aunt Hazel & Aunt Claire |
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| Nanci Wenger |
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We will all miss "Uncle Herb" My prayers and sympathy to all my cousins. His smile and kind manner will be missed.
nanci |
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| Lisa Blangeard |
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Rest in peace Grampy, we will miss you so much. Love Lisa |
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| Linda Joyce Schenk |
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| My dear sweet Uncle Herbie I have such wonderful memories of you when I was younger you rest in peace now. My deepest sympathy's to my cousins. |
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