Belmont---- Michael W. Joyce, 74, of Marilyn Drive died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at home.
Michael was born January 30, 1944 in Hartford, CT, the son of Parker and Lois (Arthur) Joyce. Michael was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force, following his military service in Vietnam. He worked for UPS as a truck driver for over thirty years.
Michael enjoyed golfing even though he was terrible at it, gambling, and watching football. He had a passion for pulling pranks and a knack for getting people to laugh. He always said, “Laughter is the best medicine”. His most prideful passion in life was his wife Kathy, whom he'd do anything for and made it to see her on Valentines Day 2018.
Michael is survived by a daughter, Heather Joyce-Bell and her husband, Richard; five grandchildren, Jayla Bell, Parker Bell, Giovanni Casazza, Xianna Casazza, Justice Feldman, ; two sisters, Faith & George Jameson and Karen & Don Dains; two sister-in-laws, Sharon and Dave Lange and Carol and David Lund; five nieces, Karena Lange, Shayna Hughes, Stephanie Lund, Kim Dumschott and Allison Dains; and five nephews, Frank Lund, Jordan Lund, Elijah Hughes, Michael Jameson, and Mark Jameson . In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Joyce and son, Kenneth Joyce.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Burial will take place at a later date in the family lot in the Bayside Cemetery.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.