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Robert P. Joyce, 72, a long-time resident of Chelmsford and formerly of Winchester, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 19, 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Joyce with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. He was born on February 16, 1951, in Winchester, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Helen Dodd of Brighton and William Joyce of Winchester. Robert was raised in Winchester before going to Northeastern University and received his associate's degree in law enforcement and bachelor's degree in business administration. After a time spent living and working in Chelmsford, they began raising a family.
While in Chelmsford, Robert worked as an IT manager. He was the co-owner of PhotoBanc, a local one-hour photography business, and owner of ChelmsfordMassNews.com, a local online website. Actively involved in the town, Robert successfully served two terms on the board of selectmen, served 10 years on the Chelmsford planning board, was a member of the sewer commission, contributing town meeting member, school committee member of Nashoba Valley Technical High school, and a member of the Chelmsford Elks. Robert continued his education at Clark University and received his certificate in IT management. Robert was also an avid Beatles fan and a Boston sports enthusiast.
Robert leaves his two children, Andréa Joyce of Chelmsford and Nelson Joyce of Chelmsford; and his brother, Richard Joyce of Meredith/Atkinson, NH. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Sadly, he is predeceased by his brother, William Joyce and his loving sister, Nancy Maher.
Robert battled with diabetes and personally contributed to the American Diabetes Association. His family asks if you wish to make a donation that it go to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org in his memory.
Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, July 28th from 9am to 11am at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home at 11:30am following the visitation. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, CHELMSFORD. Funeral Directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Jennifer Lebaropoulos Hardy. For directions and online guestbook, visit CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM and find us on Facebook.
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Kathleen
July 25, 2023
Love and prayers, dear Rose, Andrea and Nelson. my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of a dear husband and father. Blessings and may Bob rest in peace.
Joanne Davidson
July 23, 2023
Am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing
Judy & Peter
July 22, 2023
Our sincere sympathy to all family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Judy and Peter Caliri
jane lombardo (Joyce)
July 22, 2023
Rosie, Andrea & Nelson so sorry to hear about Bobby may he rest in piece. Janie & Jimmy
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