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Joyce McAuliffe Obituary
She was born in Worcester, Mass., Feb. 7, 1942, the daughter of William B. and Agnes K. (McCurry) Raskett.
She married Richard A. "Mac" McAuliffe in Worcester, on April 11, 1959. After 44 years of marriage, he predeceased her on May 18, 2003.
She and her family lived in many interesting places including Istanbul, Turkey, Bremerhaven, Germany, Midway Island, Winter Harbor, Maine, and Atlantic Beach, Fla.
After her career as a Navy wife, she worked for many years as an associate with the Navy Lodge in Groton and as a bookkeeper for the Yellow Cab Co., in Waterford. Later in life she enjoyed vacationing in Hawaii, spending time with friends, and shopping.
She is survived by her three loving sons, Richard W. and his wife, Carol, of Mystic, Steven J. and Kevin M., both of Groton City; her granddaughters, Kerrianne J. and Briana K. of Mystic; her brother, Richard F. Raskett of Millbury, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; as well as many close friends and family members in New England and around the country.
She was predeceased by a son, William F. McAuliffe; two brothers, William P. and Gerald R. Raskett; as well as her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Groton. Interment will follow in Starr Burying Ground. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Byles-Groton Memorial home, 310 Thames St., Groton.
Charitable contributions may be made in her memory to the VNA of Southeastern Connecticut, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford CT 06385 and Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich CT 06360. Contributions may also be made online.
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Darren Hayden
July 30, 2009
Dear Kevin and Family-
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of your mom from when we were kids. All my best.
Darren Hayden
Stacey
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Joyce was such a kind lady and will be missed.
Stacey (New London Cancer Center)
Rosemary Perrotta
July 28, 2009
Rick, Carol and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I was so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Memories of your Mom will live on in your hearts. God Bless
July 28, 2009
Steve,
Our deepest sympathys in the loss of your MOM.
Kathy"Mitchell"Frye and Sue"Benson"Picken
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Ginny & Family
July 27, 2009
Dear McAuliffe Family,
There is no doubt that her strength and love for all of you carried her through this difficult journey. We add our prayers with yours as we ask that she finds peace everlasting. We hold all of you and Mary in our prayers in hopes that they will bring a small measure of comfort to you during this sad time.
July 27, 2009
Dear McAuliffe Family: Our prayers are with you during this difficult time, and we know that she and your dad are reunited. Her silver tongue, sharp wit, and candid advice will always be remembered. The Bruno Family
July 26, 2009
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS
Robert Macek
July 26, 2009
Rick, Steve, and Kevin,
To all three of you and the rest of your family We send our deepest sympathy. We have been friends for a long time. I can't remember a time when your mom wasn't displaying her beautiful smile. We will miss her but she is back with her love. She was truly one of God's little gifts.
Bobby and Patty Macek
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