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Thomas E. Joyce WEYMOUTH Thomas E. Joyce, of Weymouth, a retired bus driver for the MBTA, died on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Harbor House Nursing Home in Hingham. He was 83 years of age. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in South Boston and had lived in North Weymouth for 49 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and had worked for Boston Edison in earlier years. Mr. Joyce was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed walking. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Joan A. (Doolin) Joyce, his loving daughter Joan Marie Joyce of Weymouth and devoted sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and William Doherty of Quincy. Loving brother of the late Mae Flaherty, Peg Mazzeo, Catherine Farren, Bessie Trainor and Barbara Garrity all late of South Boston. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral from the NORTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home, at 40 Sea St. (off Rte 3A at Bicknell Sq), Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow in the St. Jeromes Church at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday evening, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 24, 2009.

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Mike Casey

November 26, 2009

Mr. Joyce,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mary Jane Scola

November 24, 2009

To the Joyce Family,

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your beloved husband Tom. He was a lovely, witty, caring man and I know you will miss him dearly. Please take care. Mary Jane and Tony Scola

Chris Norton

November 24, 2009

To the family of Tom Joyce:
I worked with Tom in the Simmons College boiler room during the 1970's. As a college student working the night shift, he gave me allot of advice with the job that helped me immensely! Just a great guy!
My condolensces to the family.

Chris Norton

Barbara Creighton

November 24, 2009

Joan,and Joan Marie,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers today and always.

Sincerely,
Barbara Creighton and Family

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