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Margaret Theresa Joyce

1934 - 2021

Margaret Theresa Joyce obituary, 1934-2021, Troy, MI

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1934

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2021

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Margaret Joyce Obituary

Margaret Theresa Joyce, 86, was an Irish mother to her core. Margaret was born April 5, 1934 in Detroit, to David and Mary (nee Ryan) O'Connor. She grew up in Port Huron, graduated from nursing school at Mt. Carmel in Detroit, and earned her Bachelor's in Nursing at St. Louis University. There, she met John Angus Joyce MD, and they were married on August 31, 1957. Nothing meant more to Margaret than her family. She and John were parents to nine: Jim (Emily Santer), Kathy (Tom Tumicki), Jack (Molly), Patrick, Tom (Jill), Dave (Jackie), Molly (Dan) MacLean, Tim (Amy Honchell), and baby Joseph (deceased). Her love and pride for her 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren knew no bounds. Due to COVID, funeral services at St Hugo of the Hills Catholic Parish will be private, but will be livestreamed on Saturday April 10, at noon via StHugo.org. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Margaret's memory to one of her special causes would be appreciated. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2021.

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Beth Lipscomb

April 22, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have good memories of Mrs. Joyce. She took me into her home many times when my mother was unable to pick me up from school when I was a child. I also remember her volunteering for Right to Life of MI as she fought for the rights of the unborn. May she rest in eternal peace.My condolences to the family, especially Molly whom I went to school with for 12 years.

Carol

April 8, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to the family of one of the sweetest , kindest person you would have ever had the the honor to have known. I met Peggy through Anne Rowe in the the "70's".
John delivered my grand children and he and Margaret were a well balanced couple. Go in peace my friend.
Bless you today, tomorrow and always.
Carol McInnis

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