Joyce P. Stackpole
Stackpole, Joyce P., 81, MARS HILL, at Houlton, June 29, 2010. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.
MARS HILL – Joyce P. Stackpole, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at a Houlton hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 27, 1928, in Monticello, the daughter of Glendon M. and Bertha (Kinney) Horne.
Joyce grew up in Monticello and attended Monticello schools as well as the Bridgewater Classical Academy. She married Floyd Stackpole and lived on their farm with their three children in Bridgewater. In addition to working on the farm, she also worked as a CNA at the Mars Hill Nursing Home for many years.
She is survived by her three children: Bonny McCrum of Mars Hill, Patricia Tripp of Whitefield, and Joseph Stackpole of Mars Hill; five grandchildren: Jon McCrum and his wife Melissa, Tim McCrum and his wife Amy, Chris Stackpole and his wife Janine, Michael Ferris and Kasandra Tripp; as well as six great-grandchildren: Cody, Emma, and Kaylee McCrum, Shane Stackpole, Amber and Danicia Ferris. She also leaves behind a sister, Eleanor Campbell; and a very special friend, Joyce Clockedile.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Willis Horne; and the father of her children, Floyd Stackpole.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Abouleish and the PCU staff of Houlton Regional Hospital for all their wonderful care.
A memorial service was conducted 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill ,with Pastor Lawrence Beals officiating. Friends called from 2 p.m. until time of service. Interment took place following the service at Smith Cemetery in Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, (One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 06086). Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
