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Martin Joseph Joyce of VANPORT, FORMERLY OF BEAVER
12/13/1925 - 04/16/2010Martin Joseph Joyce, 84, of Vanport, formerly of Beaver, passed away April 16, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.
Born December 13, 1925, in Midland, he was a son of the late Stephen and Margaret Joyce. Martin was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, had retired as an accountant with Schneider Sheet Metal, Shippingport, and had formerly been a devoted volunteer with the Crimson Line Auxiliary of Friendship Ridge for over 10 years.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Twyla Duncan Joyce, in 1996, and two sisters, Patricia Papuzak and Mary Margaret Joyce.
Martin's greatest passion was his family and the time he spent with them. He will be sadly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn Patrick (Stephanie) Joyce, Quechee, VT; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen (David) Farkas, Cleveland, OH, and Bridgett (Richard Sammet) Joyce, Dover, DE; three cherished grandchildren, Anna Chloe Farkas, Alexandria, VA; Bridget Claire Farkas, Cleveland, and Conor Charles Joyce, Quechee, as well as his many neighbors and friends.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. A graveside service will be held at Beaver Cemetery Thursday at 10 a.m. followed by a service of celebration of Martin's life at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey A. Arnold will conduct the service.
Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver, PA 15009.
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Name: Shelley Boyd
Relation: Lived down the street from Mr. Joyce in Beaver
Dear Joyce Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Growing up, I shared many memories with my best friend Erin Roland with Mr. and Mrs. Joyce. He is always loved and will be greatly missed!!
Love
Shelley Boyd
Name: Patti Persson
Relation: Co-worker
My deepest sympathy to all of Martin's family members. I had the fun opportunity of working with Martin @ Schneider Power @ the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station, Shippingport, PA What a great kind and friendly man. Even tho I had left Schneider and moved to Phoenix, AZ 20 years ago, I often thought of Martin and our many visits and conversations. He spoke often of his wife and family. What a sincerely nice man. God Bless him and all of his family and I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Patti Persson
Name: Michael Kuppinger
Relation: friend
i'll miss our talks and walking with you.
Name: Rory Morgan
Relation: My late mother, Betty Anne Morgan, always spoke of Martin as a good friend, and she was always pleased to run into him in her travels around Beaver. (They might have been cousins or otherwise related, but I'm not sure of that.) My sympathy for your loss.
Name: Rimmer Family
Relation: lifelong friends
It was with great sadness to learn about the passing of Martin. However, to remember him brings much joy and fond memories. He was a lot of fun to be around. Never a dull moment. He was a great story teller and loved to have a good laugh,as did the rest of us as well. His sense of humor was unmatched and very contageous. We look at his pictures often [three on the fridge alone] and always come up with a funny story,and now a couple of tears. We will always remember him as a great guy and a great friend. There will always be LOVE in our hearts for Martin and for the entire Joyce family. Our Love goes out to you all. We wish we could be there. Take care and God Bless. Love always, Mary Hannah,Dennis,Katie and family
Name: Turley Family
Relation: family friend
Our Grandmother, Mary Jane and Martin's mother Margaret was old friends when Martin was young and grew up in Midland. May he rest in peace
Name: Susan Wallover Cutri
Relation: family friend
Your Dad was so special and sweet. Always kind. Always thoughtful. The way he carefully and deeply thought through his faith and then lived it out was such a witness to me over the years. He will always have a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy, Sue
Name: Debbie Brimner
Relation: Friend of many years
Dear Mr. Joyce, he was such a joy to see him smile! I wasn't aware of his illness and so sorry to hear of his passing. I am a close friend of the Doyle Family who lived down the street from the Joyce's on Fifth Street in Beaver. I met both Mr. and Mrs. Joyce many years ago and they will be in my heart forever. I will always remember them walking together on the streets of Beaver.
Name: Fred Weigle III
Relation: Old Friend
Shawn and family, Just wanted to let you know I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. My family's thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours. Take care.
Name: Christian Shallcross
Relation: Friend
I am saddened by the loss of Mr. Joyce, he was a friend of my late Grandfather George Shallcross. It was nice to know he had a friend like Mr. Joyce looking in on him when he needed it. To the Joyce Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. May the blessings of love be upon you. May it's peace abide with you.
May it's essence illuminate your heart now and forever more. Gods Love
Name: Tom Valenta
Relation: Cousin
I feel blessed to have had Martin as a cousin. He was one of the most positive and caring people I have ever known. I am grateful my wife and girls had the chance to know him even if it were for a short time. My prayers go out to the family and friends for we lost a truly great man.
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