Joyce Gates, 78, passed away on February 25th, 2022.
She was born in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Mannetta. Joyce was one of eight siblings.
She was a devoted and loving mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
Joyce is survived by her son, William Gates of Dorchester, her daughter Annemarie Gates and her fiancé Edward Beaton Jr. of Salisbury, her nieces and nephews Leanne Graham and her husband Dan of Burlington, Kathleen Knight and her husband Christopher of Haverhill, Brian Mannetta and his wife Kelly of Sharon, and many more.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 4th, from 9-10:45am at Casper Funeral Home in South Boston. Mass will be held at St. Gregory’s Church in Dorchester at 11:30am. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester.