James Patrick Joyce, Sr.

James P. Joyce, Sr. Of Grafton, November 21, 2013, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Heron). Loving father of Paul (Barb), Mary (Jeff) Fidlin, Patrick, Doug, Janet (Robert) Traynor, and James Joyce Jr. Proud grandfather of Thomas, Julie, James, David, Timothy, Paul, Ryan, Anthony, and Emily. Dear great-grandfather of Bailey, Austin, Grace, and Jacob. Cherished brother of Catherine, Eileen, Richard, Jeanette, Terry, Denis, Rita, and Jerry. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia, Patricia, Robert, and Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 25, 2013, 1PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1619 Washington St.), Grafton. Interment church cemetery. In state Monday, at the church, 11AM – 12:45PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight appreciated.