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BARTLEY JOYCE Obituary

JOYCE, Bartley J. Retired Clerk for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed away on his own terms and style, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Louise "Charlene" (Durant) Joyce. Brother of John Joyce of Tewksbury and his late wife, Joan, Maureen Joyce of Myrtle Beach, SC, the late Thomas Joyce and his surviving wife, Mary of Weymouth, the late Peter Joyce and his surviving wife, Marion of Myrtle Beach, SC, the late Paul Joyce and his surviving wife, Judy of Weymouth, and the late Ann Joyce. Brother-in-law of the late Margaret Mahoney and Denis Durant. Also survived by 20 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, BURLINGTON, on Friday, September 19, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral from the Sullivan Funeral Home, on Saturday, September 20, at 9 a.m. Services will conclude with a Mass of Christian Burial, at St. Margaret Church in St. Veronica Parish, 111 Winn Street, Burlington, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bart's name may be made to The Shriner's Children's Hospital, www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. For video tribute and guestbook, see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2025.

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Scott Mitchell

September 19, 2025

Bart was a great friend with whom I shared many fond memories. He, along with the late Bob Vigneau, were the ones who influenced me to move to Burlington with my family. When my wife's father was hospitalized in Maine, Bart and Charlene didn't hesitate to take our 2 and 5 year-old kids overnight so that we could visit with her dad in the hospital. We were certainly blessed to know them. As you join Charlene in heaven, rest in peace dear friend.

Frank Woodward

September 15, 2025

New Bart as a member of the House. A good man. May Bart rest in the Peace and Love of God.

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19

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA

Sep

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret's Church

111 Winn St., Burlington, MA

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43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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