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Joyce King Obituary
Sterling - Joyce Ellen (Kaempfer) King, 66, beloved wife of Joseph P. King, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Clinton Hospital. Joyce was born in Toronto, Canada, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Lochridge) Kaempfer.
Joyce's life was devoted to her family, her pride and joy. Joyce's favorite pastime was the care and feeding of the many wild birds and animals that surrounded her home in Sterling as well as supporting the Sterling animal rescue shelter.
She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband of 46 years, Joseph; her daughter, Caitlin King of Princeton; her two sons, Joseph P. King, III and his wife, Elizabeth of Bolton and Sean R. King and his wife, Binh of Mercer Island, WA; her sister Margaret Harjes and her husband, Donald of Lebanon, NJ; and her six grandchildren, Jude, Jack, Callum and Charlotte King, Joseph Malley and Ryan King. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Carol Boyer of Tucson AZ.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 18 at 11 am in St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd, Sterling.
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November 4, 2019
Caitlin, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have to many fond memories of her while growing up, and am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Xoxo!
Jamie Pawlowski (Rainville)
November 3, 2019
Dear Joe, we are so sorry to hear the sad news, she is so beautiful and now became an angel and will continue guardian you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Your dearest friends - David, Tony and Julia
MAUREEN and MIKE MURPHY
November 3, 2019
Dear Joe and family , please accept our deepest sympathy .
We are so saddened by the news that Joyce passed away,
If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask. Joyce and the King family are in my prayers
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Nancy Forrister
October 29, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry to hear this sad news.
Janet Foss Deluca
October 28, 2019
I was very saddened to hear the news of Joyce's passing. She was a beautiful and elegant woman and a good friend for many years when our kids were growing up. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May the loving memories of your wife and mother sustain you in the days to come. God bless.
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Janet Foss-DeLuca
October 28, 2019
I am so very sad to hear the news of Joyce's passing. She was a beautiful and elegant woman and a good friend when our kids were growing up. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories of your beautiful wife and mother sustain in the days to come. Love, Janet Foss DeLuca
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