Marie F. Joyce, 81 of Medford, died Sunday April 19, after a long illness.
Born in Dedham, she lived in Medford for the past 55 years and was the daughter of the late Mary (Scarcelli) and Vincent Colella. Marie was a switchboard operator at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital for 20 years and retired in 1996.
Beloved wife of Robert D. Joyce. Devoted mother of Roberta Castiglia, Valerie Joyce-Santini both of Wilmington, Marie Joyce-Pelletier of Saugus, Robert Joyce, John Joyce both of Medford and Jennifer Scott of Dracut. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Michael, Joshua, Adam, Joseph, David, Stephanie, Brendan, Jack, Kyle and Nicole. Sister of Lee Westhaver, Grace Ann, Vincent and John Colella, the late Frances Boudreau, Louise Herrick, Adam and Bernado Colella.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Marie’s name to ABC Home and Health Care, 233 Albion St., Wakefield, MA 01880 or Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St., Malden, MA 02148.