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Joanne Royce Obituary
75, of Jackson Twp. died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Joanne was born in Canton on Dec. 8, 1937, to the late Earl and Pauline Jolliff. She was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School. She attended college at Purdue University and earned her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics in 1960. After marrying her husband Theodore, she worked at Stouffer's Foods.
As a homemaker, raising three children, she was an active member of McDonaldsville United Methodist Church and Chechahco Garden Club. Her interests included selling Christmas trees. gardening, sewing, camping and being outdoors. She devoted much of her time to her animals, including her dogs. cats and chickens. Joanne was preceded in death by her brother, Scott and husband Theodore (divorced). Joanne is survived by her children, Tom, Susan and Michael; grandchildren, Logan, Olivia, Keana, Megan and Kyllie; and brother, Charles. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, 11 a.m., at McDonaldsville St. Paul United Methodist Church, 7641 Wales Ave. NW, North Canton, Rev. Erwin Urschitz officiating. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling Hours SUNDAY 2 to 4 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93), Canal Fulton and Monday, ONE HOUR PRIOR to service time at the church.
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Dennie Lebo
February 18, 2013
I'll cherish fond memories of Joanne at McDonaldsville Church. Extending my sincere sympathy to the family...
Connie Beach
February 17, 2013
Dear Royce family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. FBCJ
Barbara Stocker
February 17, 2013
Joanne was a pleasure to know. Always thinking
and caring for others. God has blessed her
in so many ways that other could see.
My deepest sympathy to the family
Barbara Stocker
Jenny Brannen
February 17, 2013
Tom, Susan and Michael, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Tom, I will never forget all the time you spent at our house and the "covert" christmas tree project. I know you will miss your mother. She was a sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with you.
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Dan Braucher
February 17, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kay Davis
February 16, 2013
As a member of Chechaco Garden Club, I send many blessings and prayers for all.
Your Mother was such a loving person and we will miss her. Love, Kay Davis
Kay Scaffidi
February 16, 2013
Mike & Marivic
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Love & prayers are with you & your family. May God's comforting and loving arms hold you close through this difficult time. Love
Sarah Larsen Miller
February 16, 2013
Sue, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Sending all of you lots of love, strength and happy memories to get you through.
Sarah, Michael and Emma
Shirley Holt Dunbar
February 16, 2013
My sympathy to Joanne's family. Our class is getting smaller. God Bless
Sondra Green (Jones)
February 16, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Joanne's family from a former Jackson High classmate.
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