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Clyde Edwin Joy

Clyde Joy Obituary

Clyde Edwin Joy, 92, of Salem, NH passed away January 19, 2009 at the Sunbridge Rehab in Methuen Massachusetts. Born December 9, 1916, Clyde was the son of Harvey E. Joy and Blanche M. Meserve.

Mr. Joy was a long standing icon in NH. Known as "Grand-Daddy of New England Country," he received the American Eagle award in 1987 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989.

He performed for 16 years on WMUR-TV, channel 9, on the shows "Clyde Joy and the Country Folks," as well as "Joy in the Morning," appearing with Gus Bernier. Clyde founded and built the Circle-9 Ranch aka the Big Red Barn in Epsom, NH in the mid-1960s. He is well known for his rendition of "Out Behind the Barn."

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, Clyde was a World War II veteran and member of the American Legion. He was a military policeman with the U.S. Army, and performed as an entertainer as a civilian for the military in New England, singing, yodeling and playing guitar.

Predeceased by a son, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William C. Joy (Vietnam 1969), he leaves three children. Robert Joy (Bobby) of Epsom, Cindy Hodgman of Concord, Shirley Tweedell of California. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind is long-time partner and booking agent of 32 years, Mazie Gibert.

Funeral services and Burial will be held in the spring with Cate & Johnson Funeral Services in Manchester. He will then be buried in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Correspondence may be sent to May Gibert, 265 North Main St., Salem, NH 03709, or [email protected].

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Published by Union Leader on Jan. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Joy

19 Entries

Ralph Josselyn

March 16, 2009

Ralph Josselyn What wonderful times me and my soon to be wife shared with Curly, Ozzie Crum, and CLYDE in the early 70's!!!! Alice and I will always remember!!!!!!

Jay Witham

March 11, 2009

I have VERY fond memories of Clyde and was best friends with Bob and Bill growing up. Oh, how the years have flown by. My dad, Dusty Cal, and Clyde Joy gave me my great love for country music and introduced my to the "joy" of entertaining.

Dusty Cal Witham

March 11, 2009

I met Clyde when I was 15 yrs.old..along with The Down Homers,Kenny Roberts, & Slim Clark. Worked with him through the years. We also were a duet in the 40's'".Memory is a gift if God that death cannot destroy"

rose marshall

February 21, 2009

to clydes family my deepest sorrows i went to circle 9 ranch back in th 80's and 90's and he was one of the greatest always friendly to all he will be missed

Amy Gallagher

January 25, 2009

Rest In Peace, after a long, hard-working life, Mr. Joy.
I loved watching Clyde Joy on Channel 9 as a kid in the early 1960's.
I presumed that he was so named because of his ever-cheerful face!
Thank you for all the music.

Gary Houston

January 25, 2009

To all of us in the Houston Family. You were a big part of our lives. You will be missed by all.

Tom Reed

January 24, 2009

I was with Billy in Sept 1969,although I knew the family it took me 20 years to go see Clyde,the irony was we didn't talk about it,instead we talked about country music.Semper Fi.

Mike Zito

January 24, 2009

As a long-time fan of his music, (which is still getting radio airplay here in southeastern Connecticut), I was sorry to hear of Mr. Joy's passing. Please accept our condolences, and be assured of our prayers for his family and friends.

Kenny ROBERTS

January 23, 2009

I was so shocked to hear of Clydes passing. He will be missed by all. A good friend. May he rest in peace.Kenny Roberts & Bettyanne Roberts

Gordon Brown

January 23, 2009

Clyde was truly one of a kind and had a great sense of humor. He was more than an entertainer. He was a showman.
As founder of a non-profit I had the pleasure of having him perform on a number of benefits for the NE Country Music Historical Soc. in the 90s and count him as a true friend.
Thanks for keeping it country, Clyde all those years.

Joe Perry

January 23, 2009

Thank you Clyde for a lifetime of country music, and the many nites of dancing. God speed to the next chapter, in our existence. Much love, from this old man, to all the "JOYS". Joe Perry

Abram and Nancy Souther

January 22, 2009

Remember Me, is a song that will always remind us of this special man. We will always be grateful that we were entertained and enjoyed going to Circle 9 to listen to him sing this special song.We will Remember You.

Vicki Rhodes

January 22, 2009

To all of Clyde's Family, My deepest condolences to all of the family. He will be missed.

Donna Piper

January 22, 2009

To Bob and Cindy and Shirley, Jade and Desi and the rest of the Joy family. Your Dad was a great man and will be missed by many people. I thought the world of him.
Our deepest condolences to all of the family, I'm always here for you all. All my love, Donna (Ellis) Piper and my husband Philip, and from Norman and Susie, as well as my dad, Roland Coker.

Kelley Nault

January 22, 2009

I have fond memories of my parents going out dancing to the Circle Nine.

Cora Soucy

January 22, 2009

I have known clyde since I can remeber. I remeber going to his house in hookset for get togethers.Last time I saw Cltde was at Merrimack common in Manchester .I remeber him saying just cause there no hair on my head dose,nt mean there is no fire in the furnance. Mazie my heart goses out to you and the boys ,may god bless you all at your time of need. I will truly miss clyde.

Michelle Balon

January 22, 2009

I love you Grandpa, Michelle Balon

Mike George

January 22, 2009

I did not know Clyde. Although he sounds like he was a wonderful person. I am friends with and work with his son Robert. I would like to extend my condolences to the Joy family. God Bless you all.

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