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Joyce Downer Obituary

Joyce Ann Downer, 52, wife of Michael W. Downer, died unexpectedly in her sleep early Saturday morning, Dec. 18, 2010, at the Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem, N.H. Born in Ipswich, Nov. 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Cecile (Rathe) Perusse. Joyce was raised and educated in Ipswich. She was a loving mother, a wonderful wife and a good friend. In addition to her husband, Michael, of Rowley, Joyce is survived by her twin daughters, Courtney Ann Downer of Ipswich and Nicole Mary Downer, who attends Bethany College in Minnesota. She is also survived by her two brothers, Charles Perusse of Ipswich and Michael Perusse of New Hampshire; and by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in the New Highland Cemetery, 29 Town Farm Road, Ipswich. There will be no visiting hours. A public reception will be announced later. Arrangements are by the Morris Funeral Home of Ipswich. To send condolences to Joyces family please go to www.MorrisFH.com.

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Published by The Ipswich Chronicle from Dec. 20 to Dec. 27, 2010.

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December 25, 2010

so sorry to hear of joyce's passing.we shared many years of fun and laughter at stephen caldwell.my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.sincerly sarah soucy and family.wakefield nh

cheryl carpenter

December 23, 2010

im so sorry to hear of joyces passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.cheryl (oakes) carpenter.

cheryl carpenter

December 23, 2010

im so sorry to hear about joyces passing.my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this diffucult time.

December 23, 2010

im so sorry to hear of joyces passing.your family is in my thoughts and prayers.cheryl(oakes) carpenter.

Karen Lord-Montminy

December 23, 2010

So sorry to hear about Joyce. We were friends in school and have not seen her for many many years. Peace be with her family at this very difficult time.

sheryl sullivan

December 20, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss, Joyce was a good person and very loving mother. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Melinda Catalini

December 20, 2010

Mike,Courtney and Nicole,As the days and weeks pass, and as you all return to life's routine,may you all continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. melinda Bill and matthew Catalini

sharon west

December 20, 2010

Mike,Courtney and Nicole,, So Sorry .. Joyce was a great person..she loved you all very much... Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..My you find peace knowing how much she was loved and will be missed
Sharon (teague) West and family

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