New Bedford– Joyce M. DePina "Bunny", age 61, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of Barbara (DePina) Fermino and the late Joseph DePina.
A lifelong resident of this area, Joyce earned an Associate’s Degree from Bristol Community College.
She is survived by 3 children: Glenn DePina, Jessica DePina Bronson and Kevin DePina, all of New Bedford; 2 siblings: Joseph Gomes of New Bedford and Jo Ann DePina of California; as well as 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was the sister of the late Judy Gale Dufour.
In lieu of flowers donations to the family will be greatly appreciated. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday October 3, 2015 from 3-7 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, MA.