Joyce E. Buckley, 83
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Joyce E. (Ryder ) Buckley, 83, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 25, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Buckley who died on January 18, 2005.
Born in Mansfield, MA on August 13, 1927, she was a loving daughter of the late Leslie and Alice (Whitcomb) Ryder.
Joyce grew up and was educated in Mansfield. Prior to retiring she had worked for several years as a waitress at the former Coffee Pot in Norton and had formerly been employed at Honey Dew Donuts in Norton, and at the lunch counter at the former Fernandes Supermarkets in Mansfield and Foxboro.
For many years she was a member of the First Christian Church in West Mansfield and was a member of the church’s Mission Circle.
An avid Red Sox Fan, Joyce had a special place in her heart for animals and enjoyed watching and feeding the birds that visited her yard. She also enjoyed gardening and most of all, spending time in the presence of her adoring family.
Joyce’s family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the members of the Mansfield Police and Fire Departments for their kindness and quick response to her needs.
She is survived by her devoted children Donald L. Paiva and his wife Pauline of Mansfield, Meredith J. Jones and her husband Dana of Conway, New Hampshire, Linda J. Kincaid of Mansfield and William J. Paiva, Sr. and his wife Tracy of Eaton, New Hampshire. Also surviving are her cherished 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 5 great -great grandchildren, her former husband Joseph W. Paiva of Mansfield and her faithful companion and best friend Kira. She was pre-deceased by 1 granddaughter and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday June 29th at 11:00 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield. Burial will follow in the Spring Brook Cemetery, Mansfield.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday June 28th from 5-8 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Mansfield Animal Shelter P.O. Box 25 Mansfield, MA 02048.
For additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com