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Joyce George Obituary
Springfield, NH — Joyce (Palmer) George died suddenly and unexpectedly in her own home on December 17, 2021 in Springfield NH at the age of 74.
Born in Concord on October 8, 1947 and raised in surrounding towns, Joyce met Denny while she was working at Jordan Milton and they set off on an amazing adventure together.
Joyce lived her life out loud and was fiercely loyal to and protective of her family. She was married for 52 years (and counting!) to Dennis George and together they raised four children, Alan, Fay, Denise (Mason) and Amy.
She traveled the world with wonder and abandon, often with her kids and Denny, and she adopted family and friends at every turn, including many good friends in New Orleans and family in Mexico.
She loved visiting with her sister, Norma Michaud (and husband Bob).
She loved photographing the world around her, and oh, how she loved to dance!
Her grandchildren, Kameron, Samuel, Nicholas, Armor and Phoenix were a source of great joy and happiness in her world.
Joyce had a beautiful garden and in lieu of flowers, her family would love it if friends could bring live plants to her Celebration of Life in the spring (date forthcoming) so that we can continue her beautiful gardens.
Joyce was an active member of ORFS (Outdoor Recreation for Seniors) and enjoyed kayaking throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Visitation will be at Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH from 3-5 on Thursday, December 23rd.
Unvaccinated friends must wear a mask to pay their respects.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the field across the road this spring or summer (date TBA).
We will all miss her dearly.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joyce George
Sarah Wall
January 16, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about Joyce. I mostly knew her from my years working at PC’s. She always made me laugh and my thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Jeanne & Chris Barrett
January 1, 2022
Joyce was certainly a friendly person. Denny and she were ying and yang--you didn't see one without the other. I always loved to visit with her because there were stories, often catching up on family info. Looking at her picture brings back memories of Dorothy Patten, her aunt and our grandmother. They were both loves. Thinking of you all during this time. Looking forward to her celebration of life.
Skip Hause
December 23, 2021
Thanks for laughter. Rest in peace.
Elizabeth and Andrew D'Amico
December 22, 2021
As a friend and neighbor, Joyce was a welcome reminder to greet each day and every experience with exuberance and love. She was a master at living life to the fullest in the moment. Intelligent, thoughtful and creative (although she would usually deny that she was in any way artistic), she filled her world and those she loved with adventure and a boundless love of life. Working hard to maintain her flower gardens that we always admired, she helped us realize that it was indeed possible to cultivate lupine. We traded garden lore and plants. Her smile will bloom once again in the spring with the flowers she loved. We will miss her, but are so grateful for the memories and the contagious joy of life she shared so generously. Our love and thoughts go out to Denny and family.
Richard Heath
December 22, 2021
Denny and family,
My thoughts and best wishes are with you during this difficult time.
Paul and Virginia
December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Joyce´s passing
It has been a while since we stopped by to visit
Because of world conditions
David Heath
December 22, 2021
Denny, So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing as the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine I pray that you will be comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.
Heather Hayes
December 21, 2021
Dear Denny and family. I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. I pray that all of your memories together will provide you comfort during this most difficult time.
Sharon Chadbourne
December 21, 2021
My sincere condolences for your loss. Joyce and I were 'neighbors' in Dunbarton NH, growing up, attending the same school together. We had a chance to visit a few years ago in Concord. Since than we kind of kept in touch on FB. This is so sad. My prayers are with you all in the family.
Linda Tanner
December 21, 2021
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom, Joyce. She was a strong, intelligent, out spoken woman who raised some wonderful kids to continue that spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Emery (Briggs)
December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss I remember your mom at the Springfield beach and how she loved life and enjoyed the time with her family with her contagious smile. She will be forever missed,rip Joyce
Oscar Clark
December 20, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Christine, Jeff, Cooper & Nolan Haley
December 20, 2021
Gosh, we will miss Joyce! She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. Her generosity and neighborly love was always abundant!
I always knew it was her when a random perennial was anonymously left at our doorstep. My beautiful Iris bed at the top of our driveway will forever remind me of Joyce. She had divided & hand-cleaned EVERY tuber (dozens of them!) and quietly delivered them one summer afternoon. A good amount of our lupines behind our house are from her seeds... so carefully harvested one year.
She will be missed, but loved just the same.
Nancy (Vartanian) Dolan
December 20, 2021
Dear Denny, You and Joyce have been a friend to our family our whole lives. So glad we were able to have known her. She was a bright beam of sunshine. We will always think of her with a big smile.
Grace & David Patten
December 20, 2021
Had not visited for a long time, but will always remember the times we had together.
Newman and “Charlie” Durell
December 20, 2021
We are so sorry to learn of Joyce’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Rosemary & John Silverberg
December 20, 2021
May Joyce Rest In Peace. We met Joyce through ORFS and many parties at the Coombs home. She was fun to be around because of her love for life!. May God bless her.
Jean Patten
December 20, 2021
Denny and family, We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Joyce. She was certainly a person of life and laughter and always made you feel welcomed. We know that you will all miss her alot and hope the memories you have will keep her spirit alive.
Karen Mansfield
December 20, 2021
It’s so hard to imagine the world without Joyce. I haven’t seen her in ages but I see her pictures on Facebook. She was truly one of a kind in the best possible way
Ann Linehan
December 20, 2021
We didn't know your Mom very well .Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Ann Linehan
Brenda Currier
December 20, 2021
I was so sad to hear that Joyce is no longer with us. Over the years she and I have laughed and cried together about many things. We used to go out for long lunches. I am sure my brother will be lost without her. Rest in peace love Brenda
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