Joyce McHugh Obituary
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January 22, 2019
Dear Cousins,
I am very sorry for your mothers passing. She had other titles beside Mother, favorite Auntie Joyce, favorite daughter-in-law who took Grandma to all her appointments, favorite sister-in-law to Bill, Virginia and Ed.
She was a kind, funny lady who took care of everyone else. She was happiest when the whole family was together. I think her greatest legacy will be the wonderful children she raised, how proud she was of you and how well you took care of her. She kept up with her extended family of grandchildren, nieces, grandnieces and nephews and displayed her amazing talent to remember all our ages and birthdates. It demonstrated how we each mattered for her to remember the dates.
I have fond memories as a kid. She would load all of us into the car for an outing (movies were our favorite and seatbelts were not yet invented). While her arms were always ready to offer a hug, her arm was also a seatbelt offering protection. I have a favorite teacup she bought me when I became engaged, so I would remember my engagement date. I think of her every time I use it for a cup of tea. She will be dearly missed.
With love and prayers,
Cathy, David, John, Katie, Elizabeth and Joey
John Shea
January 17, 2019
It was so nice to have met Mrs McHugh at some of the Holland-Shea gatherings. I can remember Mother's Day sometime in the 80s probably after Monica and Dan were married. We had brunch at the Villa Hotel in San Mateo, that still has a coffee shop in front, but the hotel is now a retirement place. May the McHugh family, all the children and grandchildren find the days ahead be warm and full of smiles for Joyce.
Judy Kenney
January 15, 2019
She was the first person we met when we moved to Holy Name Parish in 1968. She had and always had a friendly smile. Jim and Judy Kenney
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January 15, 2019
A very special lady. One of the first we met when we moved to Holy Name Parish 1968. She was so friendly with her special smile.
Pete Murray
January 15, 2019
Sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce.
A great lady and a Holy Name legend.
James Potts
January 15, 2019
Dear family, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your mother. She was such a pleasant and lovely lady. She lite up the room when she enter it.
I regret that I will not be able to be with you at the services and I will miss seeing you. Jim
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