Joyce M. Tuden, of Londonderry, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, with her family by her side at the age of 73. Born on February 21, 1949, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of the late Jules and Gertrude (Farmer) DeGelan. Beloved wife (of 37 years) to the late Daniel Tuden. She is survived by her children Mark Tuden and his wife, Kristen, of North Reading, MA, Heather (Tuden) and her husband, Tyler Lennon, of Londonderry, and her four grandchildren Kaia and Milo Tuden and Wyatt and Carter Lennon. She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Family was the core of Joyce’s life. In addition to her beloved parents, her aunt Cecelia and uncle John “Red” Donovan also helped to raise her, babysitting for her while her parents worked. She loved spending time with her cousins and her late husband’s family as well.
Joyce also had many valued friendships, some beginning in her elementary school days at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, others whom she met while in college at Keene State.
Joyce was a dedicated 3rd grade teacher at Webster Street School in Manchester for ten years. After the birth of her son, she spent the rest of her life dedicated to raising her two children. She was actively involved in their many activities, volunteered at their schools, and helped with school projects and papers. She was thrilled to later welcome her four grandchildren. When asked to 'go to your happy place' she always replied "anywhere my grandchildren are playing together."
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:30am am in St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. The burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 448 Donald St, Bedford, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Precious Blood, 700 Bridge St., Manchester or the American Cancer Society 3 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.