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Joyce, Norma R. (Brovelli)
, MILLIS: Norma Rosalie (Brovelli) Joyce, age 87, a longtime Millis resident, passed away peacefully Monday, December 21, 2009, at Medway Country Manor after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Milford on September 13, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Carlo and Teresa (Prestini) Brovelli. She was educated in the Milford and Millis school systems, graduating from Millis High in 1940.
Norma had been employed as an executive secretary with the Draper Corporation in Hopedale for twenty years. She was a devoted member of Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish. She loved music, dancing, travel and card games with her family.
Wife of the late William Joyce who died in 1982 and the former wife of Fred Standook of Milford, she is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Standook) DeSousa and husband John of Milford; a brother, Vasco Brovelli and wife Pauline of Holliston; two sisters, Doris Crichton of Foxboro and Livia Monroe of Wareham; two grandchildren, John A. DeSousa and wife Melissa of Milford and Angela Hagerty and husband Robert of Marshfield; as well as two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Jack Hagerty. She also leaves her loving extended Joyce family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 28th at 10:00AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange Street, Millis with burial following at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, December 27th from 4:00 to 8:00PM at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis.
If desired, contributions in Norma’s memory may be sent to the: Millis High Scholarship Fund, 245 Plain Street, Millis, MA 02054.
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| Dottie Schulz |
(snanadot03@msn.com): |
Andrea and family,
how deeply saddened I am to hear of Norma's passing. she was an amazing woman. Full of life and fun. She was so dear to all of us who loved her. Irving street will not be the same without her.. I loved bumping into her at roches or CVS, always a smile on her face, joyful stories of her Angel.. She will be deeply missed.
condolences to you and sympathies at this difficult time.
Dottie Schulz |
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| Barbara & James Staley Jr. |
(oneboot99@aol.com): |
| We will miss Auntie Norma very much. I always told her how I admired her and wanted to be like her. So glad I told her while she was here. She will be in our hearts forever. Jim always remembers her everytime he makes a cup of coffee. She'll always be a hot ticket to me. Now she can reunite with Uncle Bill and Uncle John to play cards. |
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| Donna Kelley |
(dkelley772@verizon.net): |
| I will miss you very much, Auntie Norma. Love, Donna |
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| SHIRLEY AND BOB MEI |
(ANGELBOBSHIRLAOL.COM): |
| i AM SO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO SEE HER BEFORE SHR PASSED NOW SHE IS WITH HER BEST FRIEND EDNA WHO SHE MISSED I TOO WILL MISS YOU LOVE YOU |
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| Holly Bennett |
(wildman181@comcast.net): |
Andrea, John and family,
Auntie Norma as I fondly called her since I was a little girl was a great gal. Always full of fun and life. Irving Street had some great block parties and Norma was always there with a great big smile and a joke or two. So ironic that we have been neighbors for so many years and then my Dad and Auntie Norma were neighbors in the rooms next to each other at Medway Country Manor for a little while and then they both pass on to eternal life a day apart. I guess great friends and neighbors stick together. Take comfort in your wonderful memories to get you through this difficult time. |
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| Gretchen Barrett |
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| What a sweet lady! I have known you my whole life and will always remember your enthusiasm and smile. Always loved to talked about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I also have an Abby and Jack and she thought that was the greatest. Rest well Norma. To your family my heartfelt condolences, she loved you all dearly. |
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| John Maguire |
(mrandmrsmags@aol.com): |
Andrea,
Your Mom was the best. Even after so many years I have fond memories of her. My prayers are with you and your family. |
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| Chaplain Jean Marchant |
(jmarchant@seasons.org): |
Dear Andrea,
My deepest condolences. It was such a gift to come to know you mother, and I admired her courage in the face of a great struggle. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to come to know her, and pray that your memories will be a comfort to you and your family in this time of loss.
Blessings,
Jean Marchant, Chaplain, Seasons Hospice |
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| The Sanders Family |
(misc_sanders@charter.net): |
| Our deepest sympathies go out to Norma's family during these difficult days. |
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| Jennifer Schulz |
(jenn7639@yahoo.com): |
| I cannot express in words how much Norma has been a part of the Schulz family, she is family. We are truly saddened by her passing, but know that she is happy to be by her husbands side once again. Rest in Peace dear friend. God Bless... |
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| john and lois diggins |
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| we would like to give our condolences to the family. johnny worked with bill and we met norma "back when" and norma was always friendly and had a beautiful smile. i enjoyed running into her around town. she will be missed. |
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| barbara breen veilleux |
(bav118@comcast .net): |
Andrea and family,
My deepest sympathathy to you all.
will always remember your mothers beautiful smile.she will be missed by all who knew her. |
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| Fred and Janice Foster |
(fredfosters@verizon.net): |
| Our sympathy is with you. One of my first memories of Norma was at John and Andreas home Christmas 1972. Her kindness will be remembered by many. janice |
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| Rita Bagdasarian {HOLT} |
(rbag312@.com): |
so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful woman, always smiling, and full of fun. no matter where I saw her. she has been missed aready, may she rest in peace.
Rita {Holt} Bagdasarian |
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| Jane and John Wrobel |
(jw04999@aol,com): |
Andrea we are so sorry to hear of your lose. I will always remember your mother's sweet smile and kind heart. She will always have a place in my heart. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Jayne and John |
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| Ron and Connie MacLelland |
(connie10@verizon.net): |
Dear Andrea,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very sweet lady. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Connie and Ron |
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| Siobhan (Joyce) Flaherty |
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Andrea, On behalf of my sons Sean and Kevin Joyce, I send heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. As she looks down on us from heaven, please know that she is in God's care now. I am honored to have had the pleasure to have called her Auntie Norma. God bless.
With all of our love, Siobhan, Sean and Kevin |
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| Beverly Shangraw |
(caseyiou@aol.com): |
| I am so sorry to hear about Norma's death. She was a wonderful neighbor and I am so thankful to have known her. She was always interested in how my children were doing. |
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| Roberta & Paul Revell |
(revelation7902@hotmail.com): |
| Just found out about Norma passing. Was so surprized. She was a dear and such a good friend to my Dad, John. I so enjoyed our talks. My sincerest wishes and prayers are with you all. God Bless her. |
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