Joyce E. (Lambert) DeMattia, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, November 4th at the age 85. Born and raised in Medford, she was the cherished eldest daughter of the late Elbert and Ruth (Bazley) Lambert.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas A. DeMattia and the devoted mother of Pamela DeMattia and Nicholas DeMattia, Jr., and his wife Jodi. She was the loving Grammy of Addison, Audrey and Ava Durso; her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was the dear sister of Barbara King and her husband Elmer, and Virginia Maffeo and her late husband Ralph, and she was predeceased by her brother Lawrence J. Lambert and is survived by her sister-in-law, Janice Lambert, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Deeply devoted to her faith, Joyce took part in weekly prayer and rosary groups. She loved hosting and entertaining friends and family at her home, playing cards with her sisters and friends and simply enjoying their company. Known for her quick wit and sarcasm, she was incredibly fun to be around, and her loud laughter could light up a room. Joyce loved to travel, taking many cruises and international trips, along with return visits over the years to Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta, Las Vegas and Florida. Fifteen years ago, she faced Lymphoma with strength and resilience, a testament to her strong-willed and fervent personality.

Joyce was a career woman, and early on she spent 20 years at Polaroid in the professional photographers division, and she also worked as an agent at Eastern Airlines She chose to work nights at both so she could spend days with her children. She then worked for nearly 30 years at Mac-Gray, a commercial laundry contractor, where she was a top-performing, award-winning salesperson. She retired from Mac-Gray in 2011.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Joyce’s family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Friday, November 13th from 9 AM to 11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joyce’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Lymphoma, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.