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Joyce Roark Obituary
She is survived by her husband, Robert Roark Jr.; her son, Robert Roark and his wife, Sherry, of Griswold; her daughter, Kim Boiselle and husband, Jeff, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; her son, Glen Roark and his wife, Laura, of Norwich; by her grandchildren, Robby, Olivia, Kevin, and Nicole; and a sister, Angela Crowley.
She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Theresa Scarratt.
Joyce moved from New York at the age of 10 and grew up in New London, graduating from New London High School in 1960.
Joyce was married on June 16, 1962, in New London and resided in Groton until 2008 before retiring and moving to South Carolina. She worked as a telephone operator for both SNET and then for Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for 35 years.
A celebration of life service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., downtown Mystic.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Roark
Brian,Shawn,Tim and ,Bob Brennan
November 10, 2010
We are all very sorry to hear about your wife and mother.She had an uncanny ability to make people happy even in dark times. We are blessed to have had her in our lives.
Tony Caputo Jr.
November 2, 2010
Dearest Kim,
My heartfelt condolences to you Kim and the entire Roark family. Words can't do justice in describing how wonderful your mom was. Such a kind and caring person with a great sense of humor. She always made me laugh and smile. I'll cherish her memory forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of the Roark family.
Love You Always,
Tony
Lori Allen
October 31, 2010
Kim & Family
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom/wife. Kim I will never forget your mom's laugh she was such a fun & really nice woman. She will be sadly missed. Kim you will alway's be in my heart, prayer's & thought's. Remember you will all be together again 1 day. God Bless & my deepest sympathy to you all.
Terri Bridgman
October 31, 2010
Dear Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Your mom will be dearly missed.
Your mom was one of the kindest, people I have ever meet. I'll always remember the times as teens we spent at your house
Even though we have not seen one another in years , please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
With deepest sympathay,
Terri (Booth) and Matt Bridgman
Thomas Gionet
October 31, 2010
To Bob and Family
We send our condolences with love and prayers Tom & Olive Gionet
St Cloud Fl
Vickie Lathrop
October 31, 2010
To the Roark Family...I am so sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. She was a very welcoming person and what I remember most about her was her great laugh!!! Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Beverly Morrone
October 31, 2010
Bob and family,
I am so sorry for youe loss. I was only in the company of Joyce a few times and I remember her lovely smile. She was a delight to everyone and will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Beverly Morrone
O'Neill Family
October 31, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will be sadly missed.
Bob and Nancy Willard
October 31, 2010
Dear Bob and Family, We are so very saddened by the loss of a wonderful wife and mother, so many memories of 30 years as neighbors all the fun we had and the laughs ,such joy Joyce brought to all she was around, please keep her candle glowing thru you all with the same love for life she had. We were so blessed to have known her and she will be greatly missed by all
Gary Landry
October 30, 2010
To Glenn and the entire Roark family,
It has been many years since I have seen or even talked to Glenn, however I still have great memories of the time I spent at your house. Your mom was always there to make sure we were comfortable and happy. I am deeply sorry for your loss and would like to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Jamie Nadeau
October 30, 2010
To the Roark family....
I am forever blessed to have had the opportunity to know your Mother & Wife. She was a great lady and will be forever missed! With deepest sympathy!
Jamie Nadeau
October 30, 2010
To the Roark family,
I am forever blessed to have had an opportunity to know your mom & wife. She was a great lady and will be forever missed! With my deepest sympathy!
October 30, 2010
Our thoughts are with you and your families, may your days be lightened by the memories shared. ~ Karen Joyce-Griffin
Helen & Fred Bliven
October 30, 2010
Dear Bob & Family,
We're so sorry to hear about Joyce. We're keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We remember fondly the many great times we had together.
Your friends,
Helen and Buddy
Karen and Earl Latterell
October 30, 2010
Dear Bob and family,
We are sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With love
Steve Daggett
October 30, 2010
Glenn and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find the strength to heal as time goes by and remember all of the happy memories you were able to experience with your mom. God Bless !
October 29, 2010
Dear Bob and family,
We are all so sad to hear of Joyce's passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Jeff and Sheryl Walsh and family
October 29, 2010
You are in our prayers from all of us. Bruce Bliven and my Mom and Dad(Helen&Fred) Waterford
Lisa Maffeo
October 29, 2010
Dear Roark Family,
Joyce was a beautiful woman who touched the lives of all she met. She will live on in spirit through all of you. May the Lord embrace you, now and forever.
Love, Gil and Lisa Maffeo
Carolyn and Ron Valluzzi
October 29, 2010
Dear Bob and Family,
We will remember the fun we had getting together in SC...with lots of laughs...and beautiful memories of a vibrant wife, mother, and grandmother.
Love, Carolyn and Ron Valluzzi
Ken & Deb Berg
October 29, 2010
Bob & Family, Our deepest condolences on your loss. We will always cherish the memories of our old neighbors and coffee chats we used to have at your home.
Gary& Karen Kirsch
October 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Bob and all the Roark children and families!! She will be sadly missed!! What a sweet lady to pass so young!
October 28, 2010
Kim,
I am so very sorry.
Your Mom was a very special lady.
Please know that you and your family
are in my prayers.
Love, Mary Rose
Waterford, CT
gina debona
October 28, 2010
i remeber joyce from l&m hospital. she was a very nice lady
Frank & Kathy Briggs
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob and family, We were so sorry to hear the news of Joyce's passing. Her hearty laughter will always be what comes to mind when I think of her. Our thoughts are with you. Love,
October 28, 2010
Dear Kim and Family,
You,re in our thoughts. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.
All Our Love,
Kenny, Kelly, Brittany&Brielle Shinn
October 28, 2010
Dear Kim and Family,
You're in our thoughts. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.
All Our Love,
Kenny, Kelly, Brittany&Brielle Shinn
Kristin LaFemina
October 28, 2010
To the Entire Roark Family ~
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Some of the happiest times of my life were spent with your family. All of the wonderful memories come flooding back today. Though time has passed and lives have changed, the connection to your family will be ever present. I am thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bob & Jane Burdick
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob and Family, There are no words that can help at this time. We will all miss Joyce. She was so much fun to be with. Please keep her love of laughter going in your lives. Love,
colleen mileski
October 28, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Alice Ericson
October 28, 2010
To the Roark Family: I am so sorry that this wonderful lady has passed. I do remember her as once you have met and been with Joyce you will never ever forget her. My prayers are for the family. May God comfort you and recall to your mind many pleasant memories.
Jill Quinn
October 28, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Joyce at the hosptial she was always happy and joking. We had a lot of good laughs. I will think of her often.
judy MacDonald
October 28, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Barbara Gomes
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob & family,
So sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. She was a really nice person whom I liked very much. My prayers are with you.
Rita and Tom Schelling
October 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob;
So sorry to hear of your recent loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,in this time of sorrow.
with deepest sympathy,
Fred Muscarella
October 28, 2010
I was so saddened by the news of Joyce passing. I have so many good memories of OUr working together at the hospital. she always made u laugh with that hearty laugh. she will be sadly missed. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Donna Romanofski
Valerie Robinson
October 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Wonderful memories will be with you forever. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Valere Robinson
Robin Shinn
October 28, 2010
To the Roarke family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Love, Robin Shinn
Fred and Jean Dragoli
October 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Fred and Jean Dragoli
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss.
She was a wonderful woman who always made
me laugh. We were so glad to see her at
our 50th and reunion and spend some time
with her. You are in our thoughts and
prayers and in time, may her memory bring you peace.
June and Bill Carver
Merin Moltz
October 28, 2010
Dear Kim & family,
I was so very sorry to hear of mom's passing, my heart truly hurt for you. I have nothing but the nicest memories of your mom & that AMAZING laugh which was so very very contagious. I remember working w/ her especially third shift when you both took turns training me when I started @ L&M as the operator on the shift I shared w/ you. You guys kind of "adopted" me & took good car of me...Your mom, a lot like you made me laugh, we used to get silly from being overtired! I always loved talking to her & always getting advice from her & you, too! She was just so sweet, but yet a tough cookie who I admired. I know how close you guys were & I cannot imagine what you are going through. All I know is that I will continue to keep you in my heart & thoughts. She was such a great woman & I am sure she gave it her all to the very end.
Love always, "Merry" Merin as you used to call me...
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob, Kimmy, Bobby, Glenn and Family:
Thinking of you, I have great memories of a beautiful women, full of life and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Robin (Hallisey) Snelgrove & Family
Roberta Carroll
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob and Family,
I enjoyed working with Joyce, she was a great person. She always took the time to send a note or ask after her good buddy Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob, Sherry, Liv, and Robby:
Know that we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. May happy memories bring you some peace.
Love,
Joe, Maggie, Kenzie, and Jeremy Fellows
Tony and Paula Jessuck
October 28, 2010
Dear Bob and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you today and always.
October 28, 2010
Very sad news. She had such energy and was such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Her memory will always be engraved in each of your hearts. Love Jeff & Tina (Caputo) Sweetman
Janet Jullarine Butler
October 28, 2010
Roark Family, I worked with Joyce at the phone company and worked at L and M when She did. She always had a smile on Her face and infectious laugh. In later years when I had moved from N L and would call the hosp for My Mom, She always recognised My voice. I know that You will miss Her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with You at this very sad time. God bless You.
October 28, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Just remember the great memories. I do remember some of them Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Tony and Shirley Caputo
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