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Joyce Masterson Obituary

Joyce Mae Masterson (Nee Ford) a 46 year resident of Annapolis, and previously Washington D.C. and Bethesda MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home August 22, 2020 following a long illness. She was 82. Known to family and friends as "Bird," she was born on May 20, 1938 in Washington DC. In Annapolis following her retirement as a Legislative Assistant with the Maryland State Senate, Joyce was active as a volunteer Anne Arundel General Hospital, with OIC and served as Executive Director of OHLA. She was also an avid writer, known for many Capital Gazette Letters to the Editor! She most enjoyed reading on her deck and pier overlooking Boyds Cove, watching the wildlife and sunsets off the South River. Joyce was the beloved wife of Norman D. Masterson, whom she married February 14, 1994. Joyce was surrounded by her children from her first marriage to Robert E. Ford; Michael (Patricia) Ford, Mark (Dolores) Ford and Robin (Jack Q) Hall. Her grandchildren were also an important part of her life, Summers Ford, Kaitlynn (Ford) Labille, Logan Hall, Ashley Ford, Emma Hall, and Nicole Ford. Joyce was fortunate to gain more children and grandchildren through her marriage to Norman, David (Hastings) Masterson, Mary (Jamie) Broughton, and Mark (Kris) Masterson, their children, Hannah, Madeline, James, Emma, Ivie, Emily, Mackensie and Luke, Paul and Thomas. Friends and family are invited to Joyce "Bird's" Life Celebration at the KALAS FUENRAL HOME & CREMATORY, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, August 31, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at 1:30 pm. Internment in the near future and announced when conditions permit all her friends and family to travel to Maryland. An Online Guest Book is available at:

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Published by The Capital Gazette from Aug. 27 to Aug. 30, 2020.

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David Steele

July 3, 2021

To the All Ford and Masterson family. No I mark Mike on Robin Joyce and Bob was a pleasure she will be missed. In touch with family. You guys can call me 239-202-3348 Mark Robin and Michael wish you the best and worried about Mr Ford also deepest condolences I know it's a little late but I remember eating soft shell crabs that your mother had cooked. That you all's cottage on the west river. Going out on the dolphin. Trips to St Michael's. When the dolphin broke down and we had to tow you guys all the way back do you remember that???

MARGARET H. ANDREWS

October 5, 2020

I have known Joyce for over 60 years. She was my high school buddy and college room mate. I will miss her terribly.

Martha and Bob Morrissey

August 30, 2020

We were deeply saddened to hear of Joyce's passing. She was a good neighbor and friend and a wonderful human being. Even after we moved, she continued to keep in touch with notes and telephone calls, and now and again with a sweet little gift. To Bat and to the rest of the family we send our love and caring thoughts as you deal with your loss.
Prayers for healing, and with love, Martha and Bob Morrissey.

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

August 30, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Margaret Andrews

August 28, 2020

I have known Joyce since High School and she was my college room mate at Sullins. I have and always will consider her one of my best friends. She will be missed but always in my heart and prayers.
Margaret

Sandy Eldred King

August 27, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. We started out in the same kindergarten class at Lafayette Elementary School in Washington D.C. Her mother, Mrs Burroughs, was my first grade teacher. Joyce and I attended Alice Deal Jr. High and Woodrow Wilson High School. We reconnected at our high school reunions, namely the 45th,50th and 60th. I want to send my sincere sympathy to her family.

Pamela Browne

August 27, 2020

The OIC of Anne Arundel County was blessed to have Lady Joyce serve as a faithful and dedicated member of our Board of Directors. She gracefully held the position of secretary and offered monumental expertise and guidance in our community efforts. Her leadership laced with a kind spirit will be missed.
--Pamela Browne, President
OIC, Board of Directors

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31

Celebration of Life

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

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31

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1:30 p.m.

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

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