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JOYCE LEIGH DAVIS

1951 - 2015

JOYCE LEIGH DAVIS obituary, 1951-2015, Scituate, MA

BORN

1951

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road

Scituate, Massachusetts

JOYCE DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, Joyce Leigh (Riley) 64, passed away at her home in Scituate, MA June 16, after a long battle with cancer. Joyce was born in Burlington, VT and was raised in Natick and Dover, MA by her loving parents Dr. James T. and Doris Holmberg Riley. Joyce attended Dover Sherborn Regional High School and received a BA in Social Welfare at University of Vermont. She spent most of her entire career working in the retail industry in various buying, selling, marketing, and management positions. She recently expressed that she truly loved working with and getting to know her customers through the years. Her passion, expertise, and dedication went beyond good customer service. Joyce also loved traveling, gardening, decorating, and socializing with her dear friends and family. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Davis of Scituate, MA; three children, Christopher Davis and his partner Nadia Swartz of Hanson, MA; Stephanie Davis of Venice Beach, CA; Matthew and Lila Davis of Scituate MA; grandchildren Ciara and McCormack Davis of Scituate, MA; mother, Doris Riley of Cohasset, MA; Barbara Riley and partner Donna Greenwood of Newburyport, MA; nephews Sean Bayles and his wife Kara Bayles of South Boston; and Trevor Bayles of Boston, MA. Joyce is predeceased by father James "Bud" Riley and siblings Ellen (Riley) Bayles and Christopher Riley. Visiting hours will be at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home at 382 First Parish Rd., SCITUATE, MA 02066 from 4-8 PM on Monday June 22, 2015. A memorial service/reception will be held the following day at 11:00 AM on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Scituate Country Club, 91 Driftway, Scituate, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pan Mass Challenge under rider Barbara Riley (BR0030) at www. PMC.Org to benefit the Jimmy Fund. For info and online condolences www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2015.

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Christina Farren

August 9, 2015

Joyce was a wonderful sales associate at the Rug Merchant. She had a keen eye and always kindly directed my clients (and me) to the best products for the job. I truly enjoyed working with her and seeing her when I went into the store. I was so shocked to hear of her passing and my thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Dorothy Adams

June 29, 2015

My heart breaks for the Davis family and the loss they have had. Joyce always had a smile and such a soft gentle voice. She was a courage fighter and a very kind soul. May all the happy memories you shared as a family help you to go on. Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss..
Dorothy

Anne and Tom Prete

June 22, 2015

We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister ,aunt and friend. What a full life! You are all her legacy.

Lynn & Dennis Williams

June 22, 2015

We are extremely sad for the loss of such a lovely & kind person. Her soul has left this earth far too soon... Our thought and prayers are with all that loved her. With deepest Sympathy, Lynn(Fardelmann)& Dennis Williams

June 22, 2015

I am so sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-Shelagh Creatore

Tim & Janice Pac

June 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

June 20, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Vivian Wheeler

June 19, 2015

Through Joyce's mother, I have known her all her life. I am so very saddened to learn of her premature end, and my heart goes out to all of you in her family. What a special person she was!

Debbie Barbary

June 19, 2015

Dear Steve, Chris, Stephanie, and Matt, I am so deeply saddened by the passing of Joyce. I have very fond memories from Cliff Ave. and especially of Joyce. She was a very kind, caring and thoughtful neighbor and a great friend. Whenever we would run into each other over the years we always had so much to chat about. She always asked about Kevin and Sean mad how they were doing. I will really miss her.

Pamela Molinari

June 19, 2015

Dear Lila and Matt,

So sorry to hear of the loss of Matt's Mom. I knew Joyce from Buttonwood and did work for a bit at her home. She was a wonderful person. My prayers and love are with all of you.

Danielle & Jed Duane

June 19, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss, and thinking of all of you. Joyce was the nicest, most amazing mother and friend. She was always so warm and welcoming, and we'll miss her so much.

Marlene & Al Barnet

June 18, 2015

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Beloved JOYCE. She was such a beautiful, warm, loving, vivacious, kind and fun Lady. You were all so fortunate to have her in your life. Wishing you lots of Wonderful Memories that you all made together.
Marlene & Al

karin doolin

June 18, 2015

Steve, we are all so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karin Doolin and the staff of Heritage House

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Jun

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

Jun

23

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Scituate Country Club

91 Driftway, Scituate, MA

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382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

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