1931
Joyce
2013
Joyce Izalee Pike
May 30, 1931 — January 4, 2013
Joyce Izalee Pike, 81, of Meredith, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Born in Sanbornton, NH on May 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Goss) Fortier. Joyce was raised in Sanbornton; she attended the Chemung Red School House, in Meredith, graduating from Meredith High School.
Joyce was a devout member of the 1st Baptist Church of Meredith; she taught Sunday school there for over 40 years and was also a member of the 1st Baptist Church's Widows Club. Joyce worked at Annalee Dolls, Inc. where she worked as a doll assembler. Donald and Joyce enjoyed bowling and roller-skating, and they were both past employees of Meredith Lanes, on route 3.
In her younger years, Joyce travelled the USA with her husband Donald and her sisters and their families. She was talented at crocheting; she was always making creative gifts for family and friends. She loved riding with her husband on his motorcycle around the scenic area of the Lakes Region and White Mountains. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a true friend to all that knew her.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Donald E. Pike, in 1999; a sister, Irmabelle Nudd, in 2012; and a grandson, Gary Pike, in 1991.
Joyce is survived by her three sons, Elwood Pike and wife Linda, of Meredith, Anthony Pike and wife Gloria, of Meredith, and Dale Pike, of Franklin; two sisters, Norma Haché, of Frazier, PA, and Audrey Godin, of Meredith; a brother, Rodney Fortier, of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Rick, Michelle, Tracy, Shannon, Jennifer, Jeremiah, and Amber; eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's memory to the 1st Baptist Church of Meredith, PO Box 55, Meredith, NH 03253.
Born in Sanbornton, NH on May 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Goss) Fortier. Joyce was raised in Sanbornton; she attended the Chemung Red School House, in Meredith, graduating from Meredith High School.
Joyce was a devout member of the 1st Baptist Church of Meredith; she taught Sunday school there for over 40 years and was also a member of the 1st Baptist Church's Widows Club. Joyce worked at Annalee Dolls, Inc. where she worked as a doll assembler. Donald and Joyce enjoyed bowling and roller-skating, and they were both past employees of Meredith Lanes, on route 3.
In her younger years, Joyce travelled the USA with her husband Donald and her sisters and their families. She was talented at crocheting; she was always making creative gifts for family and friends. She loved riding with her husband on his motorcycle around the scenic area of the Lakes Region and White Mountains. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a true friend to all that knew her.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Donald E. Pike, in 1999; a sister, Irmabelle Nudd, in 2012; and a grandson, Gary Pike, in 1991.
Joyce is survived by her three sons, Elwood Pike and wife Linda, of Meredith, Anthony Pike and wife Gloria, of Meredith, and Dale Pike, of Franklin; two sisters, Norma Haché, of Frazier, PA, and Audrey Godin, of Meredith; a brother, Rodney Fortier, of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Rick, Michelle, Tracy, Shannon, Jennifer, Jeremiah, and Amber; eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's memory to the 1st Baptist Church of Meredith, PO Box 55, Meredith, NH 03253.
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