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Eugene F. Joyce

Eugene Joyce Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Eugene F. Joyce
Start: 2016-02-22T18:00:00.000Z
Location: the Chapel, at the Woodlawn Cemetery

Eugene F. Joyce, of Waterboro, Maine, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2016. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Margaret M. (Peters) Joyce and his children; Donna Joyce of Dover, NH, Thomas Joyce of Somerville, MA, John Joyce of Rochester, NH, Robert Joyce of Portland, ME, James Joyce of Waterboro, ME, Mary Joyce of Waterboro, ME and his stepchildren; William Joyce of Newfield, ME, Shirley Nickersen of Lynn, MA and Gail McCloud of Baltimore, MD. Also survived by his sisters Helen Joyce Blake of Carlsbad, CA, Janice Joyce of St. Johns Newfoundland, Canada, a brother Jack Joyce of Provincetown, MA and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Gene enlisted in U.S. Army, Ground Forces, on October 21, 1949, 7th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, of the 31st Infantry Regimen, Tank Commander, Chosin Reservoir of the Korean War. He was in charge of three tanks and was honorably discharged on October 20, 1952. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (ROK), UNKM-United Nations Service Medal (Korea), and a plaque of same service. He was a member of the Chosin Few., Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion. His Passamaquoddy ancestry was very important to him. He had an extraordinary, zest for, and love of life, strong willed, and spirit. He loved music and playing the guitar, piano, organ, accordian, and harmonica. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:00 pm. in the Chapel, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Joyce Family Trust Fund in c/o Margaret M. Joyce, 828 Main St. Waterboro, ME. 04087.

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Published by The Somerville Journal from Feb. 10 to Feb. 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Joyce

21 Entries

MARCIA FALCONE

February 2, 2017

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!LOVE YOU ...MARSH

Mary Joyce

February 21, 2016

Dad was an amazingly intelligent man. He had the ideas of a genius! With over half dozen notebooks filled with ideas.

Even though he suffered horribly with PTS-Post Traumatic Stress from his days in the Frozen Chosin Reservoir in Korean war, he still had an extraordinary zest for and love of life. A profound will to live and the strongest spirit I have ever seen in another human being.

He loved music. Playing the guitar, organ, piano, accordian, and harmonica. Repairing old radios, CB's, ham wave radio's. Most of all, he loved his dogs. He said they were not dogs Mare, they are "family!"

His very favorite past time was talking. Especially when he was feeling little better, he could talk to you all day and night long. We would stop to eat supper, and then talk more into the night. Sunday nights was our night to watch his favorite TV show, Sixty Minutes. Then he would talk all about what we watched. Then he would talk about politics. Seemed those conversations went on for days.

Three years ago, he asked me to come up and "give 'em a hand". He said he needed a cook and a chauffeur, but, what I think he was really trying to say, was as his health deteriorated, he knew he only had so much time left.

Just before he died, he asked me to play two songs for him. "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone and "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole. I use to play these songs for him on the computer on You Tube.

Over the years, he would ask me to write "his story" about surviving in the "Frozen Chosin". I said:"someday, we will have to write that book for ya dad!" because even though it was so traumatic and painful, it was healing for him to release those painful memories and just to talk about them to someone who would listen.

I am so glad we had those 3 years in the end, I would not trade them for "anything!"

I miss you so much and miss our conversations. Life just won't be the same without ya dad!
I also know, we WILL see each other again soon in spirit and then we can go take a ride in that space ship you wanted us to build with the "supercharged turbo!"

See you in the sacred dreamtime dad!
Mare XO

Margaret Joyce

February 21, 2016

Pa at 15 Summit Ave

James Joyce

February 19, 2016

larry kelly

February 19, 2016

What a great man.His service to the UNITED STATES will never be forgotten.He tried to talk me into taking up the harmonica once at his kitchen table.I thought he was messing with me.A few days later the phone rang and he wanted to schedule my first lesson.I don't think he was aware at times that he made you feel like you have a lot to offer in life.I think it's because he looked at the person and tried to get the the best out of them.His war tank stories are the best.

Don Pinnelle

February 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss, may peace and love bless the memory of your dad. Take care

marcia falcone

February 19, 2016

THIS FAMILY HAS LOST A FATHER TO ALL OF US !HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ALL OF US !HE LOVED US ALL UNCONDITIONALLY..AND WE ALL KNEW IT! AND HE WOULD NOT HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY.WE WILL ALL SMILE EVERY TIME WE THINK OF HIM BECAUSE THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A HAPPY MEMORY TO FOLLOW.HE WAS HAPPIEST WHEN ALL THE KIDS WERE HAPPY AND HE WOULD MAKE SURE WE WERE!! REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIMES HE GAVE US ALL..SLEDDING..SWIMMING..AND THE BEST STORYTELLING! I SMILE WHEN I THINK OF HIM AND THAT IS WHAT HE WOULD WANT FOR ALL OF US... I WILL THINK OF HIM EVERYDAY AS WE ALL WILL r.i.p. love marcia xoxo

February 17, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the Joyce Family. Mr Joyce was a fixture on Prescott St, Somerville. You are all in our prayers.

The Grogan Family

Jenifer Abbott

February 17, 2016

So sorry to hear about your dad, may he rest in peace and watch over you and your family. Love the Abbott family xx

James Joyce

February 17, 2016

Gail Joyce

February 17, 2016

I only got to enjoy my father-inlaw just over a year but wow what a man ! He had the best laugh and that look he would give when he was trying to tell you something he wanted you to really listen to. He would squint those eyes and point that finger ! He always made me feel loved and so happy that Robert and I were together. He never missed a chance to comment on something I was wearing, he had a good eye for fashion. I will have a special place in my heart for him and miss him. Love you, till we meet again.

U.S. Ground forces

Robert Joyce

February 17, 2016

http://ak-static.legacy.net/guestbooks/images/premiumobit_candle.jpg My Father was a mans man. He understood the importance of keeping and honoring his marriage vow's .Also of keeping his family together and how his kids would need that in our lives. His word was his word.He honored his word more than anyone i have ever known. If you had an appointment on some college campus lets say the Vermont Canadian border ,Dad would get you there if you needed the ride. Dad also had a spotless driving record . Not once did he get into an accident .He cared about People and he loved the backyard woodland creatures. Gods creatures. You would often find Dad out side feeding the birds and red squirrels . Such a huge loss for all of us. I am among the rest when I tell you we lost a giant of a man .I am forever proud of him . We love you Dad and will miss just awfully . Bob and Gail.

Thank you Mr. Joyce. <3 Sallie

Sallie Elkordy

February 17, 2016

I am posting a condolence for the second time since my first post did not appear. I felt so heartfully saddened by Mr. Joyce's death because he was uniquely supportive and righteous and good. After I found out he had passed, "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" aired on television and I felt that that was just for him and his love and admiration of JFK. I found myself crying then and find myself crying again now. Mary is so much like him and he must have been tremendously proud of her spirit and activism for good. I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Joyce, but spoke with him once and was sent messages of encouragement from him through Mary. I am saddened by his passing more so than people I knew well for all the positivity he extended to me through Mary. I am lucky to have known him in this way and know that there will not be another like him. My heart goes out to Mary, cause a great father makes it all the harder to recover from the loss of. So I cry for her too, knowing how hard this will be.

Dad Playing the Guitar. Margs Favorite Picture.

Margaret Joyce

February 17, 2016

Billy Coiley

February 17, 2016

My condolence to the entire Joyce family for your loss.

james joyce

February 16, 2016

Our Dad was a very giving and caring person who loved to take family and friends hunting fishing so many places he gave us so many great memories and he was always helping someone we miss you and love you

February 16, 2016

Laurie Joyce

February 16, 2016

Dear Uncle Gene, I cannot express enough how much you made me so happy to be part of this family. You are truly one of a kind and I'm so glad you were such a big part of my life. PS thank you for bailing me out @ 13 when I got caught stealing shoes at Gilchrist and then buying me a new pair. LOL! Always in my heart, Laurie

Ann Murphy

February 13, 2016

I will always remember how wonderful Gene was with all the kids in the family and to me when my mother died and I went to live with him and my sister Peggy. He treated all of us as if we were his own and would take us everywhere with him. Remember the green car!!!!!!! Love, Auntie Ann

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