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Joyce Oliver Obituary

Of Peabody, 73, died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday morning on Route 1 in Danvers. She will be dearly missed by family and friends, including: her three daughters, Mary Oliver Hellstrom & her late husband G. Franklin, Kathy Dennis-Prestia & her husband Michael of Danvers, and Nancy Oliver Smith & Brian of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Katie Smith, Brad Smith, T.J. Smith, Libby Dennis, and Matthew Dennis; a brother, Donald I. Dobson of No. Carolina; two sisters, Jane Erickson of Ipswich and Elaine Porteous of Middleton; a loving and faithful friend, Violet Cook of Peabody, and many dearly loved nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. location, PEABODY. Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in the West Congregational Church to which relatives and friends are kindly invited. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to the West Congregational Church, Johnson St., Peabody, MA 01960. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for online obit & sign guestbook.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2007.

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Lynn Kimball Silva

November 16, 2020

She was a wonderful friend,&'sister in Jesus, I went to church with her, her family was also wonderful, so sorry for your loss, she is now God's angel, like my mom&dad, God Bless you all. Lynn Kimball Silva

beverly cataldo

November 20, 2007

We were so shocked to know the way Joy passed. She was a gentle, kind and giving lady. I'll miss our talks. You all know that God is with you all at this sad time. Beverly & Jack Cataldo

Merrill Belmer

November 20, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Such sudden and terrible news. Joyce was a fine person - always caring and very honest and smart. I worked with her at the Bank years ago and have always thought highly of her. My thoughts are with you.

Merrill Belmer

lisa stclaire

November 20, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

NANCY ANDERSON

November 19, 2007

TO MY FRIEND JANE AND FAMILY:
ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HER IN HEAVEN.

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