Joyce E Henry

Joyce E Henry obituary, Massena, NY

Joyce E Henry

Joyce Henry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. - Massena on Oct. 14, 2025.

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BRASHER – Joyce E. Henry, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Joyce will be deeply missed by her daughters, Cindy and Ron Miller and Pam and Randy Guertin; her grandchildren, Gregg Villnave and Kayla Phelix; her great grandchildren, Brayden Henry, Maeve Margaret, and Sylvie Joyce; her niece, Linda Grandaw and Weldon Lawrence; and numerous additional family members.
Joyce maintained her beauty, sense of humor, sharp wit, and especially the love of family. She was a true competitor and loved playing cards with her friends, golfing, and bowling.
Joyce was predeceased by her devoted husband Bernard of 62 years on July 7, 2015; her parents, Percy and Mildred (Nicols) Grandaw; her brothers, William, Paul, Donnie, and Glen Grandaw; and her nephew, Donnie Grandaw.
A memorial service will be held at the Brasher Falls United Methodist Church on October 30th at 11:00 AM, where Joyce and Bernard were active members for more than 50 years. Burial will be held privately in Fairview Cemetery, Brasher Falls.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in her memory to the Brasher Falls United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where friends may share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com.
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