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1929
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Joyce Farrell Obituary
Warren - Passed away on Dec.3, 2017, at the age of 88. Dear wife of the late Kenneth; adored mother of Ellen (Rick) Laudicina, the late Gary (Leeann), David (Ann), Ronald (the late Gayle), Sharon (Ernie) Farin, and Brian (Judith); proud grandmother of Monica, Nicholas, Christina, Joseph, Jeffrey, Kenneth, Vincent, Tracey, Alyssa, Brianna, and Easton; great-grandmother of Megan, Nathan, Julianna, and Sophia; dear sister of Joan (the late Hal) Howard, Linda Rescoe, and the Rev. Kurt Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kurt and Clara Anderson, and brother Michael (Maria) Anderson. The family will greet friends from 10:30am until 12:30pm for a memorial visitation on Sat., Dec 9 at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre, Madison Heights. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Joyce's honor to the Detroit Goodfellows Fund of Detroit, P.O. box 44444, Detroit, MI 48244. Fond memories and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.EdwardSwansonandSonFuneralHome.com
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Marilynn Smith Robison
December 11, 2017
Your family shares faith, love, humor, kindness and support. Joyce (and Ken) will be greatly missed, and their example will live on through their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bless you all. Marilynn Smith Robison (Christina (Sigrid) Barclay Smith, grandparents) Brighton, MI
December 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Helen,Joan,Donovan
Scott, Mari, Ian, Julia Anderson
December 9, 2017
To our dearest Aunt Joyce, who had whits, intelligence, and a compasionate loving heart for everybody. We will truley miss you, and know that you are now in a better place.
Linda Rescoe
December 7, 2017
Dearest Sister Joyce, we shared so much and those memories will keep you in my heart. Linda
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December 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the
family at this very difficult time.
- with love Mitze & Bob Harvey
December 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the
family at this very difficult time.
- with love Mitze & Bob Harvey
Butch, Kathy, Shelby, Lindsey Resseth Jr.
December 5, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of her family and friends. Thoughts and prayers as well...
Butch, Kathy, Shelby, Lindsey Resseth Jr.
December 5, 2017
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Butch, Kathy, Shelby, Lindsey Resseth Jr.
December 5, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of her family and friends. Thoughts and prayers as well...
December 4, 2017
You have always been there for me. Love you so much and will miss your wit, smile , long talks, hugs, just you. Joan
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Dec
9
Memorial Gathering
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071
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