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Joyce Vandal Obituary
Joyce was born in Northbridge, Mass., March 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Stevenson. She was happiest spending time with her family and friends. She could always put a smile on your face with her witty remarks and everyone enjoyed her handed-down family recipes.
She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Eroh and her, husband Mark; Paula Doyon and her husband, Rodney,; and Katherine Vandal; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce E. Vandal, wife of deceased son Thomas. Six grandchildren, Shawn (Ken) Clark; Thomas Vandal Jr.; Christen (Ryan) Riley; Sarah Eroh; Julie (Rob) Quattrone; and Rebekah Eroh; Six great-grandchildren, Dustin, Kalei, Hailey, Allyssa, and Lori Ann Riley; and Blake Vandal; sister, Janice (Harold) Riding; several nieces and nephews, and two grand-dogs. She was predeceased by her brother, Bruce Stevenson.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, Conn. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Tilghman Funeral Home, 52 Main St. New Egypt, NJ. 08533, www.tilghmanfh.com.
Thank you to the wonderful staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton for taking such special care of a very special woman.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Vandal
Tony
February 21, 2014
Deepest sympathies to all the family.
Rest well Joyce. God bless.
February 18, 2014
Catherine
February 18, 2014
Andrew
February 18, 2014
David
Francesca Weckesser
February 17, 2014
Thinking of all of you in this difficult time.May our Heavenly Father bring you peace, are thoughts prayers are with all of you..
Fran & Larissa Weckesser Jackson N.J.
Rich & Pat Walker
February 14, 2014
Sweet Aunt Joyce will be sorely missed as her spirit lives on in her daughters, grandchildren, and growing number of great-grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin Elie
February 13, 2014
Dear Vandal couzins, you are all in our familys thoughts very often. We love you all very much and hope you will find comfort and peace during these recent days. Kevin Elie
February 12, 2014
Thinking of you all at this difficult time and extending our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... Jean and Walt Rant & Family
February 10, 2014
Sleep in heavenly peace, Courtney, David, Andrew, Catherine
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