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Joy Veaudry Obituary
She is survived by her husband, Robert Reid, sons, Jesse and Thomas, and daughter, Catherine, all of Saunderstown, her step children, Matthew and Rachel Reid of Cape Cod, and her brother, William Veaudry of Bridgewater, Mass.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Westminster Unitarian Church on Kenyon Avenue in East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Rhode Island Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joy Veaudry
Leah Van Vaerenewycck
March 14, 2025
Joy, Jeffrey Veaudry, your nephew, and I named our daughter after you. Gemma Joy. I wish I had known you.
Liz Kruse
July 8, 2008
It was such sad news to hear of Joy passing. I know that she is finally not suffering and for that I am so happy. She was an amazing woman. I will never forget her caring, her love and amazing compassion for other people. Joy was always positive and had an amazing outlook on life! She helped me through my cancer and for that I can never thank her enough! Please know that I am thinking of your whole family at this time and wish you all prayers! Joy will always be remembered!
Ellen Fishman
July 8, 2008
Dear Bob, Jesse, Tom, and Cathy,
I just learned today of Joy's death, and am so very saddened. We were roommates in college and kept in touch throughout the years with birthday calls, at least. Several years ago we enjoyed a wonderful get-together in Newport. Oh, what a gracious, lovely, spirited person...what a loss for everyone. My heart and prayers are with you.
With love,
Ellen Ogintz Fishman
Carol Quade Vidaurre
July 7, 2008
Dear Veaudry Family
My deepest sympathies to you during this time. I did not know Joy but knew of her as she co-authored Meeting the Grand Dame with my mom, Helen Quade. Her spirit and beauty came through her words and poems. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Peace~
Donna Ross
July 5, 2008
Dear Bob, Jesse,Cathy and Tom,
I know that I don't have to tell you how special Joy was to all who knew her. Joy had the most gentle spirit and kind heart. As part of the breast friends support group for 14 years, she gave us friendship and understanding and her gift of beautiful meditations. Her soft voice and words would bring us to a very special place of peace.I know that Joy is now at peace and is one of the angels looking down on us all. I believe that those who leave us in this life, live on in the hearts of those left behind. I will always carry the memories of Joy in my heart and will never forget her beauty.
Pam (Cohen) Hollaway
July 3, 2008
Bob, Jesse, Cathy & Tommy,
I was so saddened to hear of Joy's passing. I just cannot express my sorrow in words, but then you know what an amazing person she is and that she deserves to be at peace.
Namaste
Ted and Jeri Veaudry
July 2, 2008
Dear Bill and family,
The first time I met cousin Joy was when I was on a business trip in the Providence area. I remember picking up the phone to call and invite myself over for an evening to get acquainted. I cannot tell you enough, the joy in Joy's voice when I spoke to her for the first time.
We all shared time together at your home and then again at Don and Pat's home for a reunion.
Her outgoing smile, her spirit and love of life will always be remembered by me and my wife Jeri.
We thank God for knowing Joy.
Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.
And you know the way to the place where I am going.
I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live."
God is with you during this time, and so are we with our prayers. Our deepest condolences to all.
Sheila Carlson
July 2, 2008
I knew Joy in Jr. High and loved her intelligence and enthusiasm; she was a great debate partner! I moved away and we lost touch for many years, but 25 years later, she made the effort to reconnect and I am grateful. She had grown into such a lovely, warm, and gracious woman and lost none of her wit and enthusiasm. I am saddened by her passing and offer my deepest condolences to her family.
Carol and Bob Livingstone
July 1, 2008
Dear Bob, Jesse, Cathy, Tommy, Matt and Rachael....
We will miss Joy so very much but will treasure our memories of her. She always made us welcome at your home with her love of plants, animals and children. Her fight and will power carried her so much further than anyone could have expected. Our Cape Cod group feels quite a void with her passing but we are glad her struggle is over.
Our Love To You All,
jerry hanrahan
June 30, 2008
my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Susan Ricci
June 30, 2008
Dear Bob and Kids,
I was so deeply saddened to hear about Joy's passing. She is such a wonderful, kind, compassionate lady, with whom I have enjoyed many trips to celebrate our lives. I met Joy at my first meeting with a breast cancer support group 14 years and she was a source of strength to me at all times. She will be greatly missed by anyone who she has known. Again, my deepest sympathy and know she is looking down at all of us smiling.
Linda Phelan
June 29, 2008
Dear Bob, Jesse, Tommy and Cathy,
Words fall short at a time like this.
I know that the world is a kinder and gentler place for having had Joy's presence. Her voice on our nonprofit Board of Directors was one of great insight and our more recent quiet times together were filled with even greater peace and wisdom. She will be sadly and lovingly missed.
My warmest thoughts are sent your way during this difficult time of passing and it is my deepest prayer that peace will find its way back into your hearts.
Linda Phelan
The Healing Co-Operative
Pat Irish
June 28, 2008
To Bob and family, We wish to send our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. Joy was a special person and will be missed by all her friends and relatives. May all your happy memories of her be a blessing and comfort to you. "God Bless"...Pat and Don Irish
Martha Robinson
June 28, 2008
Dear Bob,Jesse,Tom and Cathy
We were deeply saddened to learn of Joy's passing. Joy was such a special person who gave so much to so many. I read passages from her book every night and find them comforting. Joy is suffering no longer and is at rest. We will miss her very much and I will miss sending her my monthly note. You are all in our thought and prayers.
Martha and John Robinson
Prescott, Arizona
Renee Bentley
June 27, 2008
I think of the first time I met Joy In April of 1994. I remember being a very scared young women, also newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She introduced herself to me and told me that I was going to be OK!! She made me feel so good that day. I will never forget our talks, times away with the girls, her beautiful smile, and most of all she was a very special friend to me. Although My heart is very heavy now, I am comforted in knowing she suffers no more. She is in Gods hands . To Bob and your kids, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She made my life at one of the darkest times much brighter! Love, Renee Bentley ( breast friends group).
George and Judy Hadley
June 27, 2008
To Joy's family,
I didn't really know Joy. She was a little kid when I was growing up. Her brother, Bill was a friend of mine and we went to the same church and school. I knew their mom very well. She also was a very nice lady. When we moved to our current address, Mrs Veaudry lived across the street. I want you to know that you are in our prayers please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Darwin Irish
June 27, 2008
To Bob and Family...I'm so sorry to hear of Joys passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family. Joy was one very special lady and loved by many.
Laurie Bradburn
June 27, 2008
The first time I really talked with Joy was a rainy day. She sat quietly with a sleeping baby Tommy in her lap, and we talked about children and home. I am a better person for the time I spent with her, and with Bob, Jesse, Tom and Cathy. Love to all of you, and peace to Joy as she travels on.
Bruce Downing
June 27, 2008
To Joy's Family,
I worked with Joy at New England Tech from 1985 to 1998. She was an amazing lady, always with a smile, genuinely warm and truly caring toward everyone. My heart goes out to you, know that your loss is shared with everyone who knew her.
Ron & Carole Butler
June 27, 2008
So sorry to hear of Joy's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Michael Blais
June 27, 2008
Joy was my oldest childhood friend. We met as neighbors when we were both 4 years old....and we grew up together. I learned much from her as a child - always creative, enthusiastic and willing to pal around with me on many of our adventures in the neighborhood and in and around Lincoln.
Time and circumstance distanced us as we grew older and made our own lives - but we both shared a November birthday - and always made the birthday phone calls! She was a very gentle, gifted woman, and a lifelong friend.
I know she suffered much in recent years and am consoled that she suffers no more.
Bob, Jesse, Cathy & Tom, you were Joy's life, and the joy of her life and I offer you my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.
Unfortunately I will be in California on the day of Joy's memorial service but my spirit will be joined with hers and yours on that day as you celebrate her wonderful life.
John Boulmetis
June 27, 2008
Joy was a favorite student of mine while she was completing her Master's degree at URI, and after that, a valued friend and colleague. I was saddened when I first heard the news of her cancer, but have felt blessed for every day she was with us since then. I can only offer my sympathies for her family and my prayers for her soul.
Larry Sasso
June 27, 2008
Joy was a joy to know. Her poetry is authentic and so compelling. Being in the Olney Street writing group with her was a great privilege. We will all miss her enormously. What a brave and intrepid soul. I hope her family will find comfort in their memories of such a wonderful person.
Erin L. Blackman
June 27, 2008
My deepest condolences on your loss. Joy was a wonderful woman and took me under her wing at NEIT when I was just a kid. I learned a great deal from her about work ethic and I still use those lessons every day. She was a lovely person and I am so sad to hear of her passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Gilkenson
June 27, 2008
So very sorry to hear of Joy's passing and your great loss. I knew her only as Margaret when we were in elementary and jr high school together and spent many days at each other's houses. May your memories of all that she has done keep your hearts warm.. Donna
Stephanie (Stevie) Corte
June 27, 2008
Bob, Jesse, Cathy and Tommy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Joy was such a vibrant person, loving wife and mother. I know she will be missed by all her knew her. She fought a courageous battle, and now she suffers no longer.
Maureen Soucy-Mailloux
June 27, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all of you. I worked with Joy at Amica and she was such a wonderful person. May she now be at peace!
Bill and Bev Warren
June 27, 2008
Joy was a long time professional colleague and personal friend to me and my wife - we always enjoyed her friendship and admired her strength - she will be missed dearly. Our lives are richer for knowing her. May the family be strengthened with their vivid memories of this wonderful wife, mother and friend. Her recent publication of poems will be a life long reminder of her passion for life and thoughtfulness to others.
Diane Zinno
June 27, 2008
I was sick to hear about Joy, she taught me so much when I worked at New England Tech. I will always keep her in my heart. My deepest sympathy goes out to her husband,and children. Joy was loved by many.
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