Joyce Tucker

Joyce Tucker obituary, Hanover , MA

Joyce Tucker

Joyce Tucker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2023.
Joyce (Torrey) Tucker, 93, a life-long resident of Hanover died February 13, 2023.Born in Hanover, daughter of the late Harry E. Torrey and Marion Irene (Lincoln) Torrey.
Joyce attended Hanover schools and graduated in 1947. She was an excellent athlete. She played field hockey, basketball, softball and volleyball. She worked for the Hanover School Department for 32 years as a custodian. She retired in 2002.
Joyce enjoyed reading, sewing, making quilts for family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting sweaters and blankets for all the new babies.
She is survived by her son Kenneth Tucker (Karen) of Easton and her daughter Jean MacLennan (Douglas) of Natick. Her grandchildren: Edward Lane (Peggy) and Penny Lane Weller (Chris) both of Virginia. Robert Tucker II, Joseph Tucker, Kareena Poirier (Pete) and Alicia Cirino (Ricardo) all of Easton. Dennis Milan of Marlboro, Ross MacLennan (Danielle) of Bellingham, Kyle MacLennan (Beth) of Norton and Brett MacLennan (Kelly) of Waxhaw, North Carolina. She also is survived by 17 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Tucker in 1969, her son Richard "Dickie" Tucker, her daughter Kathy, and her grandson EO1 Richard
Tucker II. Also her dear friend Marilyn Pratt.
The funeral will be February 21, 2023 at 10:00 at St. Andrew's Church Church Street Hanover. Visiting hours are February 20, 2023 4-7 at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland MA.
Donations in Joy's name may be made to: Hanover Visiting Nurse Assoc. 550 Hanover Street, Suite 35 Hanover MA 02339

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