Joyce E. (Tunnicliff) Phaneuf, age 77, of E. Bridgewater, died on Friday August 30, 2024 at her home after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife of Thomas P. Phaneuf for 55 years.
Joyce was born and raised in Brockton, the only child of Nelson and Mildred (Brown) Tunnicliff. A 1965 graduate of Brockton High School, she worked at the Hanson Animal Hospital for 30 years. She loved all her animals, especially her many cats. In addition to her pets, Joyce enjoyed crocheting and planting flowers and most importantly time with her family.
Joyce was the cherished mother of Marisa Phaneuf of East Bridgewater and Marc Phaneuf and his wife Autumn of Waterboro, Maine. She also leaves her grandchildren Emily Liebke, Hannah Liebke and Shane Sullivan. As an only child, Joyce considered her best friends family: Kathy Peck, Mary Bordinelli and Jeanne Ethier all of Brockton, Maureen Masefield of W. Bridgewater, Ann Sims Baez of Cohasset and Terry Katona of Brockton.
Visiting hours will be held at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) on Tuesday, September 10 from 4-6pm, followed by a Celebration of her life at 6pm.. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s name may be made to BOSTON MSPCA/ANGELL-BOSTON 350 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.