Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
May 26, 1941 - Oct 29, 2016 (Age 75)
Ed, I still can´t believe you´re no longer with us. You are however and always will be in our hearts. Love and miss you. Ruth
Ruth Silvernail
October 25, 2021 | Family
My Ed, you were my brother-in-law and I loved you and always enjoyed that silly sense of humor of yours.
Ruth Silvernail
October 25, 2020 | Attleboro, MA | Family
God Bless you and may you rest in peace.
Love, Ruth & David
Ruth Silvernail
November 05, 2016 | Attleboro, MA
Such a nice guy......Sorry for your loss..
Torri Swindle - Horan
November 03, 2016 | Jacksonville, FL
To all the family- I am sorry to hear of Eds passing. I knew him from the Groton Senior Center. He always had a big smile and a cheerful word to brighten our day. I didn't realize he served in the Vietnam war. My brother did as well, but never came home. It is for that reason I feel a special connection with anyone who served during that time. Thank you for your service Ed. He also spoke fondly of his family, he was so proud of all of you. I am sorry for your loss....
Connie S
November 01, 2016 | Groton, CT
Nancy, Susan, Debbie and Eddie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. It has been a long time since our time as neighbors in South Carolina but I have very found memories of you all and your mom and dad. My prayers are with you as you travel this most difficult road
Mary Rapp-Peterson
November 01, 2016 | Zephyrhills, FL
Ed,
You were a legend, a wonderful human being, and quite a character. Although we hadn't seen much of each other over these past years, when I did see you it was always a good time.
You pursued your Associates Degree in Culinary arts; such a wonderful accomplishment. I remember visiting in SC and seeing you study for First lass Petty officer. You always strived for better. You made and decorated awesome cakes.
Love you and know that you truly are in...
October 29, 2016
Edward M. Joynes, 75, of Mystic passed away on Saturday October 29, 2016 at his home. Ed was born on May 26, 1941 in Providence, RI the son of the late Walter and Lucy Ann Millard Joynes. He had been married to the late Gladys Fay Swindle on Dec. 23, 1979 in Groton; she passed away on June 13, 2005. Ed was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Navy from 1959 until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Joynes received his Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts; and then worked as a Chef for 5 years at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, and for 11 years at Foxwoods. Ed is survived by three daughters, Nancy, Deborah and Susan, one son Edward, two step-daughters, Sunni and Jonnie, grandchildren, Thomas, Rebecca, Shelby, Jacob, Jordan and Kyle as well as several great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 1 pm Thursday Nov. 3 at the Byles- Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. His burial with military honors will follow in the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton. A visiting hours will be held at the funeral home from 12 pm to 1 pm prior to his service.
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