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THOMAS H. JOYCE
Retired journalist and federal government official, died of a heart attack March 17 at his home in Columbia, Maryland. He was 84. Mr. Joyce worked as a Washington correspondent for the Detroit News and then in the Washington Bureau of Newsweek magazine. In 1977 he joined the Carter administration, and later became public affairs director for the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service in the House of Representatives. As a journalist he covered major news stories, including the war in Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement, the trials of James R. Hoffa, the White House and the Watergate scandal. Mr. Joyce is survived by his wife, Leonora Heys, two daughters from a previous marriage to Carol Chadwick, Sarah Joyce-McCarron and Martha Joyce Dail, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by another daughter, Elizabeth Joyce. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 11 a.m. at The Evergreens, 10101 Governor Warfield Parkway, Columbia, Maryland, 21044.
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Rich Thomas
April 9, 2011
Tommy was a funny, brilliant, energetic, competant, delightful human being and a great, great journalist. He feared no one and respected all. He had a wonderful human touch. If either of his daughters reads this will she please get in touch with Rich Thomas, at 301 299 7093, a former colleague at Newsweek, fellow Detroiter and great pal. I'd like to know any memorial arrangements and notify several dozen of his old friends in Washington. Please, Sarah or Martha, let's be in touch. Rich Thomas . [email protected]
March 31, 2011
My dear friend T.J. Wish I could have seen him the last time he was in Emporium. The years kept slipping away. T.J. let my cousin and I stay at "the farm". I moved his furniture so he could have morning coffee and look at the beautiful mountains. His "farm" is in a beautiful place and he enjoyed it so much. He was a kind and generous soul. I love you T.J. Deepest sympathy to his family that he treasured.
Ali Boyer-Meyerhofer
Farmington, Minnesota
Rob Moore
March 30, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Lee and family.
I will miss Tom for the time we spent hunting,fishing,turning and talking.Tom was the best. Loved Tom for who he was and what he was, the best friend I could have ever had.
Carol Parisi
March 30, 2011
I use to live in Emporium and knew Tom pretty well but haven't seen him in a few years but do know he will be Very Sadly Missed by many of us from the mountains of Emporium............Tom was always a Dear Friend and to say the least He Will Be Sadly Missed !
Many Blessings and My Deepest Sympathy To All His Familyand Frends Going Thru Loss Of Tom..
God Bless You All ,
Sincerily,
Carol P.
Fred Kissel
March 25, 2011
Tom inspired me with his love of wood and wood turning. We enjoyed reminscing about sailing (we talked about, but never sailed together -- a missed opportunity). My condolences to Lee.
March 24, 2011
With my deepest sympathy to Lee
Peggy Hamilton
Ray Puzio
March 24, 2011
My condolences to Lee, his children and his many friends. Tom was a very intellegent friendly and approachable friend. I very much enjoyed talking to him about his wood working hobby, I proud to own one of his works. I will miss him
Ray Puzio
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