Joyce E. Harty

Brockton Joyce E. (Hutchins) Harty, former wife of Donald W. Harty, age 63, of Brockton, passed away March 20, 2008, while in hospice care at the Cape Regency Radius Healthcare Center in Centerville. Joyce was born in Saco, Maine, Dec. 6, 1944, to Ralph and Catherine Hutchins. The family moved to Boston and then settled in Medfield, where she graduated from high school. She married and had three daughters, whom she dedicated her life to encourage to live life to the fullest. The family lived in Bellingham and then Plymouth. Joyce most recently resided in Brockton. She was a talented seamstress, crafter and homemaker. She also greatly enjoyed her many animal companions to which she provided a loving home. Joyce was predeceased by her father Ralph Hutchins and brother Jerry Hutchins. She leaves behind her mother, Catherine Hutchins of Brockton; sister, Janice (Hutchins) Karoghlanian of Bolton; daughters, Deborah Augherton of East Longmeadow, Susan Hutchins of Sagamore Beach, Priscilla Pampalone of Falmouth; five grandchildren, Jessica, Anna, Noel, Vito and Darren; as well as nieces and nephews. The family would like to recognize the supportive services of Beacon Hospice and the staff of the Cape Regency for all their help during a trying time.