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JOYCE, Coleman Of Milton, formerly of Pollywerrin, Galway, Ireland, suddenly, Aug. 31. Beloved husband of Mary (McDonagh). Devoted father of Coleman Joyce & his wife, Kristen of Milton, Michael Joyce & his wife, Mary of Melrose, Maureen MacMaster & her husband, Kenneth, BPD of Hanover, Nora McClelland & her husband, Joseph of Braintree, Thomas Joyce of Milton, John Joyce & his wife, Ann Marie of Braintree and Margaret "Peggy" Harris & her husband, Robert of Foxboro. Known as Dado to 16 loving grandchildren. Brother of Nora Podesta of CA, Sarah Dempsey, Bridget Cloonan, both of Quincy, Mary of Braintree, John of Quincy & the late Michael Joyce. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Wed. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Retired member of Laborer's Union Local # 22. Former employee of Thomas O'Connor & Turner Construction, Boston. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. (BR), Boston, MA 02215. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 6, 2011.

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Maureen Weeks

September 7, 2011

Mary and Joyce Family-My memories of Coly go back 50 years. I remember him as a patient and caring man. He leaves a wonderful legacy.

Maureen O'Sullivan Weeks

September 7, 2011

Dear Mary & Family,So very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband,father,and grandfather.What a smile Coley had.It would light up the heavens.You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. JP and Connie O'Brien

September 7, 2011

Coleman and Kristen and the entire Joyce family, My deepest sympathy to you all. I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your father! You are in my prayers. Eileen and Neil Schoener

Coleman McDonagh

September 7, 2011

Dear Aunt Mary & Family,
So sorry for your loss, Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Noreen & Dan Zelano

September 6, 2011

To Mary & the entire Joyce Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Coley will surely be missed.
We are thinking and praying for all of you.

Love,
Noreen (McDonagh) Zelano and family,

The MacQuarrie's

September 6, 2011

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Joe & Jeanne Ferguson

September 6, 2011

Colman, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad, My wife and I send our condolences to you and your family, I'm sure your dad will be sorely missed. God Bless You All,

September 6, 2011

Bridget, Sarah, and Mary and Families,

We were so saddened to hear of Coley's passing. He was a true friend, gentleman and one of the most kind-hearted people I know. He will be sorely missed....May God grant you Strength, Comfort and Peace in all your days ahead.

Sincerely and LOVE,

Paul and Ellen Cunniff and Family
Norton, MA. 02766

Kelly McGillowey

September 6, 2011

Mimi,Cojo,Mike,Mojo,Nonie,Tom,John,&Peg
There are many many wonderful things I can say about my CheeChee..but the most wonderful thing is that he always treated me like his daughter and my son like his grandchild (#17) and for that i am forever grateful. I will miss him eveveryday and I hope he is with my Dad and they are stealing each others tools just like the old days.. I love you all

Joyce Family

September 6, 2011

To Mary & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies to the entire family on your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 5, 2011

Bridget and Sarah we are so sorry, thinking of you , you are in our prayers. Love Margaret and John Dawe

Georgene MacMaster

September 5, 2011

My prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you. May God grant you peace, as time passes. He had the most beautiful smile, and it was always a pleasure to be around him. God rest his soul. With love

Mary Joyce MacLean

September 5, 2011

Dear Auntie Mary, Coleman, Michael, Maureen, Tommy ,Nora, John and Peggy,

I want to extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to you all. I will miss Uncle Coleman deeply and it’s hard to believe he is gone. I will treasure the last time I saw him and never forget his sweet smile.

Love ,
Mary Joyce MacLean

September 5, 2011

Wishing peace to the Joyce klan in this time of loss. He was a good dad with bright irish eyes and a smile to match. Your big memories will keep him close to you always.

Peace. Andy Petitti

September 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, please enjoy all the fun stories and share them with the grandchildren...love Al and Pat Jones

September 5, 2011

Mary, we are so very sorry for your loss. We were so happy to see you last month. Little did anyone know what life had in store for you. Please accept our condolences. He was a wonderful man, always smiling and always happy. It is a sad loss for everyone who knew him. Again our deepest condolences, Rose & Coley Faherty.

September 4, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS &PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE JOYCE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF GRIEF. COLEY WAS A KIND GENTLEMAN & A LOVING DADO. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THE KILKELLY FAMILY.

September 4, 2011

Sarah and Bridget, I am so sorry about your brother Colman. You were so kind to me when my sister passed away. Please know you and your whole family are in my thoughts. I know now just how devastating this loss is. Love always!

Pat Lynch

September 4, 2011

To The Joyce family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The White Family

Colman Seoighe

September 4, 2011

Mary and family.
So sorry to hear of uncle Colman's unexpected and untimely passing.Such a wonderful and kind hearted person.Will forever treasure the time we got to spend with him,when he back home to Pouley Werrin this summer.
Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam naofa agus solas siorai na bhflaitheas go mbeidh aige.
Colman Seoighe,Poll Ui Mhuirrin

NORA MC DONAGH

September 4, 2011

Mary and family,so sorry for your loss,grateful that we had a chance to spend time with our uncle a few weeks ago,God bless you all,
AR DEIS DE GO RAIBH A ANAM DILIS
NORA,MICHAEL MICHEAL,SEAN and MAIDHLE

Margaret & Tony Sheehan

September 4, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

Kate and Bill Nichtern

September 4, 2011

Mary, Maureen and family,
Bill and I sent our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
We feel blessed to have shared that one day with Coleman, what a grand man!
God Bless and watch over all of you at this time.

Tom and Christine Powers

September 3, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Michael Joyce

September 3, 2011

Mary and family. So sorry to hear about uncle Colman. It was so nice that we got a chance to spend sometime with him a few weeks ago when he was over here. He will always be in our hearts.

Coley Kelly

September 3, 2011

Mary and family,

So sorry for your sudden loss. I will miss Coley as will so many family, relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors.

September 3, 2011

To the Joyce Family,

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I will always remember the warm welcome and cheerful smile Mr. Joyce had for everybody. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Elaine O.

Nora Wallace

September 3, 2011

Rest in peace.

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