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DANIEL JOYCE Obituary

JOYCE, Daniel Festus Of Duxbury and Milton, December 30, 2018. Dan is survived by his wife Janet Ann Joyce, and his children Danny F. Joyce II and his wife Anisa, Doug Joyce and his wife Jaime, Ryan Joyce and his wife Renanah Joyce, John Galvin and his fiancée Maria Costa, and Mollie Galvin, and grandchildren Danny F. III, Kellan, Pierce, and Lily Joyce. He is also survived by his siblings Marybeth Joyce of Milton, and Susan Galvin of Milton. He was the son of Festus and Rita Joyce. Dan was also blessed with over 70 cousins. The family expresses gratitude to the physicians and nurses at the Dana Farber Hospital and the Visiting Nursing Association in Norwell for their compassion and caregiving to Dan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams St., Brook Road, Milton, Friday, January 4 at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are welcome. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. If preferred, in lieu of flowers and in keeping with Dan's sense of service, please feel free to pay-it-forward with a kind act for others. For the full obituary and directions please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2019.

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Denise Gleason

January 8, 2019

Janet I just heard that your husband passed. I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on tight to your happy memories and love that you shared.
I wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Danielle Freda

January 3, 2019

My condolences to Janet..my pal from yoga and the Joyce family.I wish I could have been there today had I known. I had the pleasure of meeting Dan at a Yoga party and thought..what a great guy Janet is married to. I heard the news a few minutes ago and my thoughts and prayers are with you deeply.

Elizabeth Schwerin-Manning

January 3, 2019

Janet. I am thinking of you and am so very sorry for your loss.
Remain strong and remember to smile as wonderful memories
will fill your heart. Bonnie

January 3, 2019

Janet,

A privilege to care for you and Dan.

Stephen Laughlin

Lisa Swain

January 3, 2019

Janet--so sorry to hear of Dan's passing.. Sending your family our prayers, strength, love & support. Hope your hearts heal soon and memories you shared carry you through. With deepest sympathy, Lisa Swain & Family

Kelly Sanville

January 3, 2019

Very saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I feel privileged to have known him and work with him during his time at Philips Lifeline. I will always remember him as the very caring and respectful person he was. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy

Daniel Totten

January 2, 2019

Dear Joyce family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Deepest sympathy,
Dan Totten and family

David Foster

January 2, 2019

This is very sad to hear. Danny and I chummed around in High School. He had an extremely keen sense of humor, great energy, and an adventurous spirit. May he rest in peace.

Deus in requiem meam.

Dave Foster BC High '77

Teresa Kartischko

January 2, 2019

Janet,
I am saddened to learn of Dan's passing. I always enjoyed being in his company. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Much love cousin!
Teresa

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christine Hamn

January 2, 2019

Dear Janet and Family I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. I am thankful I had the chance to meet Dan. Sending Love and prayers to you all.

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Dottie Grant Cohen

January 2, 2019

Dear Janet and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love, strength, and peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Dottie Grant Cohen
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January 2, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Janet. With deepest sympathy, Mary Firth.

Denise O'Brien

January 1, 2019

With my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dan who was such a kind hearted friend. He will be greatly missed and forever held in our hearts. We will take great care of your loving wife Janet... Dan fought so hard but can now rest

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Visitation

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

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint Agatha Church

Adams St., Brook Road, Milton, MA

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460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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