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Joyce Ellingwood Obituary
Born July 8, 1934, in Caswell, Maine, daughter of the late Hollis I. and Gladys H. (Carson) Bolstridge, she resided in Rochester for 11 years, previously resided in Middleton for 21 years and having come from Fairfield, Maine.
A homemaker, she was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Rochester and the Milton Assembly of God.
Widower of the late Leland C. Ellingwood, who died in 2006, she is survived by two sons, Patrick and wife, Betty Decker, Elwood and wife, Elizabeth Decker; four stepsons, Claude Ellingwood, Maynard Ellingwood, Edwin Hapsgood and Everett Decker; six stepdaughters, Patricia Nye, Carol Emerson, Rebecca Prosper, Sarah Ellingwood, Hazel Tilton and Mary Page, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also a sister, Pearline Rowe.
She was predeceased by a stepson, Richard Decker; a brother, Hollis Bolstridge, and sisters, Louise Duff and Nellie Labbe.
There are no calling hours. Family and friends are welcome to a Memorial Service on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at Milton Assembly of God Church, Route 125, in Milton, N.H., with the Rev. Alfred Weeden, Jr., pastor, officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Milton Assembly of God or Seacoast Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central St., Farmington, N.H.
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for Joyce Ellingwood
Fred Guldbrandsen
October 18, 2008
Sorry for the loss of Joyce. I will always remember her and Leland.
Roxanne Benoit
October 12, 2008
Patrick and Betty,
Your mother was a very lucky lady.
In spite of her diagnosis she continued to live her life to the fullest. She was able to spend her days with friends and family and do what she loved most- ingo and eating out. She had your love and support and guidance and a faith like I have never seen.
May God give you peace and joy knowing that you made her happy, you gave her so much. Enjoy the many memories you have of your Mom and be thankful for the bond you had with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both, my dearest friends.
Roxanne (Big Sis)
Beth and Ellie Kimball and Eleanor McKenna
October 11, 2008
May the memories you shared keep Joyce close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever.
We will truly miss Joyce as she was and always will be a special person who touched our lives.
Beth Kimball, Dept. Chaplain
October 11, 2008
On behalf of the Department of New Hampshire Ladies Auxiliary VFW, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will truly miss Joyce as she was one of our sisters.
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Stephen Hanson
October 4, 2008
To Joyce's family:
sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce. She and Lee were good friends to us when we pastored the church in Middleton. We played games with them and went out to eat and to the mall on several occasions. They came to our church to suppers and special events and we had lots of good times together. Her and Lee are finally together with the Lord. Our love and prayers to the family.
Pastor Steve and Pat Hanson
Peggy Maxfield
October 3, 2008
Joyce' family- She's home with her Lord and Savior. My prayers are with you at this time.
Elizabeth Decker
October 3, 2008
Dear Family
We are sorry for your loss. Do not be sad, but remember the good times and the memories. I believe that would be her wish. Pawpaw we love you and know you miss grammy. Love Hope, Hailey, Chris, Ethan, Ju Ju, Jacob, Brittnie, Corey, Brandy, Nekia, Woody, Chuck Elizabeth.
Aj Forcier
October 3, 2008
To all of Joyce's family....
I wanted to send my condolences to you all for losing such a lovely lady, I really enjoyed taking care of joyce, and playing bingo with her as well, she always talked so highly of her family and friends, I know she had many of both! I hope you find comfort knowing she is no longer having pain or any discomfort and is finally at rest with her loving husband. Take care and God Bless
Aj
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