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Joyce Croke Obituary

Joyce A. (Kennedy) Croke, of Randolph, formerly of Wellesley, passed away November 17, 2014, of a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Michael R. Croke for 43 years; loving mother of Jill Larsen and her husband Christopher of Wellesley and Janessa Huckaby and her husband John of Natick; sister of Jane (Kennedy) Ragab of Stoughton, Judy Kennedy of Milton, and the late John Kennedy of Stoughton, who is survived by his wife Peggy; loving grandmother of Madison Clark and Kaylin Huckaby of Natick, and twins, Andrew and Brady Larsen of Wellesley. She is also survived by many Kennedy and Croke family members, nieces, nephews, and her Godson, John. Born the daughter of the late John A. Kennedy and Gertrude (Smith) Kennedy, Joyce spent her youth in Milton and graduated from Milton High School, Class of 1966. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in French from Boston College in 1970, graduating Summa cum Laude. She taught elementary school at the Hansen School in Stoughton. Joyce had a love for reading and she was a talented artist. She enjoyed traveling and the ocean and spent many joyful summers in Newport and the N.H. seacoast. She was very creative and loved sewing and decorating even as a young girl. Joyce could always be counted on for her thoughtfulness as she could always be counted on to send a card or a care package to celebrate important times in her friends and families lives. Visiting hours were held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rte. 16), Wellesley, Thursday, November 20, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Mass was in St. Pauls Church, 502 Washington Street, Wellesley, Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joyce's memory to the Wellesley Public Schools, c/o Best Buddies Program, 390 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, or to a charity of your choice. Online guest book and directions at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley, 781-235-4100

Published by The Canton Journal from Nov. 19 to Nov. 26, 2014.
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To Mike and your entire family, I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. It's been too many years since we've had the opportunity to get together, but I'll always remember Joyce's smile and warmth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Doucette

November 20, 2014

Mike, Jill and Janessa, Joyce was such a wonderful woman, always so beautiful and so much fun to be around. She was a very special part of our family and we will all miss her smile and sense of humor. Bless you all and all our prayers are with you.

Susan, Jim & Jack Festa

November 20, 2014

Dear Judy, Laurie, Jane and family. We were saddened to hear of the death of Joyce. Such a gifted and lovely woman. Please let her family know that they are in our thoughts and we will keep you all in our prayers. Aunt Mary and family.

November 19, 2014

Mike, Jill and Janessa, I"m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Roy Campana

November 19, 2014

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20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Nov

21

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Church

502 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA

Nov

21

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery

Wellesley, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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