TOMAH, Joyce J. (Boyce), 70, September 9, 2015. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Joyce J. (Boyce) Tomah 70, passed away Sept. 9, 2015, at a Bangor hospital. She was born, August 4, 1945, in Ashland, the daughter of Charles W. and Alberta V. (Paradis) Boyce.
Joyce was a member of the Saint Mary of the Visitation Church. She worked for many years as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for Community Living Association and Visiting Nurses of Aroostook. She enjoyed taking care of others and took great pride in her work. Joyce is survived by her son, Joe D. Tomah; two daughters, Michelle D. (Tomah) Barrows and her husband, Dale, Sarah M. Tomah and her significant other, Aaron Greenlaw; four grandchildren, Jaime Lee Barrows, Erin Lynn Barrows, Clayton Gage LeFay and Morgan Mae Barrows; one great-grandchild, Rogan Layne Bustard; two brothers, Charles T. Boyce and Gary W. Boyce; a sister, Judy J. Boyce; many nieces and nephews. Joyce also leaves behind good friends, Colleen London, Leitha Karnes, Rose Levesque, Branda Brooks, Pat Tomah and Victoria Yarema.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Dean R. Tomah, a brother, Jerry R. Boyce and a sister, Joan Boyce.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10:00AM Saturday, Sept. 12, at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church with Rev. David Raymond celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Joyce’s memory payable to Houlton Humane Society, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
