Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Mar 8, 1925 - Nov 30, 2021 (Age 96)
Darrel & Connie, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mom. Keeping you and her in our prayers. Sincerely, Tom and Sue Hunt
Sue Hunt
December 23, 2021 | Watertown, NY | Friend
My deepest condolences to you, your family and everyone that knew your Mom.
John Doe
December 09, 2021 | FL | Classmate
I didn’t know you, but went to school with your son. May peace envelope your loved ones during this difficult time❤
Kelly Bushey
December 06, 2021 | Rome, NY | Classmate
So sorry for your loss I live two houses away when I moved here in 1998. I locked myself out of the house & I went to Joyce’s house to use here phone to call my husband. I always enjoyed both Joyce & Norman sitting in the garage in their swing or chair. RIP!
Julie Derrigo-Intschert
December 06, 2021 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Darrell, Connie and Family: Mark and I wish to extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of your beautiful Mom.Your Family has experienced such loss this year-we are keeping you all in Thought and Prayer
Tina Foti
December 06, 2021 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Joyce was a good friend of my mom, June Clark. They used to laugh together a lot- and loved working together at church- and they got the jobs done!! Blessings on your family.
Phyllis E Clark
December 06, 2021 | West Camp, NY | Friend
I don't know what to say.I went to call you today,I forgot for a minute you weren't gonna answer.I will miss you so much..the shopping,the bowling the playing of rummy which I never once won against you....you definitely will make heaven a. More beautiful place...I love you forever
lucinda Maciejko
December 05, 2021 | Watertown, NY | Daughter
It’s so hard to imagine a world without you in it. I will miss the way you always said “Hello, Beth!”
Even through dementia, you found a way to laugh at what the disease did to you..I loved when you laughed so hard you would take your glasses off and wipe your tears. I hope your mind is clear now and everything makes sense to you. I hope you’re bowling, shopping, flirting with the men or just in your swing catching up with your parents. You always prayed for me and whatever it was...
Beth
December 04, 2021 | Grandchild
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lucinda Maciejko
December 04, 2021 | Watertown, NY | Daughter
Joyce E. Kicherer, Watertown, went to be with the Lord on November 30th. She was 96 years old.
Born March 8th, 1925, she was a daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Keller. She was educated locally and graduated from Watertown High School in 1942.
Following graduation, Joyce worked at Bradley Hardware. She later worked at Leon Robb accounting where she met her husband, Norman. Joyce would switch jobs one more time and go to work for the First Baptist Church as a Secretary. Joyce loved her job at First Baptist and stayed there until her retirement.
Joyce was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was also President of UMW out of Asbury Methodist Church. Joyce enjoyed bowling and belonged to several local bowling leagues. She collected turtles and angels and would laugh when someone would say “I saw a turtle today and thought of you”!
One of Joyce’s favorite activities, however, was shopping at Kohl’s with her best friend, Marilyn.
She was the best Mom and will be greatly missed.
Joyce is survived by her children, Lucinda and Chris Maciejko, Darrel and Connie Kicherer; and her grandchildren, Robert (Katie) Goodwin, Beth (Derek) Goodwin, Harmonie (Chris) Reynolds, Derrick Kicherer.
Besides her parents Joyce is predeceased by her husband, Norman.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be 1:00 pm Monday, December 6th at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Bruce Chapman and Rev. Laura Calos officiating. Burial will follow the service in Brookside Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her late husband in the Turtle Pond section.
The family would like to thank the staff of Samaritan Keep Home’s 4th Floor for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Asbury Methodist Church, 200 Parker Street, Watertown, New York 13601.
Condolences may be made online at reedbenoit.com
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
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