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Born in Portsmouth, Va., and raised in Princess Anne County, he earned Bachelor's and Master's Degrees at Old Dominion University after serving in Vietnam with the United States Marines. His multifaceted career included working as a mechanical engineer with the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Director of Physical Plant Services at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Director of Maintenance at Eastern State Hospital.
A resident of Toano, Va., for the past 26 years, he was known for his dry wit, his loyalty, and devotion to his family. John enjoyed golfing, boating, and especially his cadre of wonderful friends.
John Joyce is survived by his wife of 36 years, Donnah; his twin sons, Michael and David; and his grandson, Aidan.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 2 p.m, Sept. 13, at the Queens Lake Clubhouse, 234 E. Queens Dr., Williamsburg, Va.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg.
Arrangements are by Bucktrout Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Joyce
5 Entries
Laurel Quarberg
September 2, 2008
Dear Donnah,
I am so sorry to hear about John,
my heart goes out to you and the
boys. I am hoping to be there on
the 13th. My love,
Laurel
Linda Joyce Pippin
September 1, 2008
I was sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ann Porter
August 31, 2008
Thoughts are with you each day as we remember John with that wonderful sense of humor, his joy of life, and living always to honor his wife and treat her like a princess. Ann Porter, Williamsburg
Abel Forester
August 31, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gary Joyce
August 31, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Gary & Sherry Joyce
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