Muriel A. Joyce

Muriel A. Joyce, 89, formerly of Campton, died December 14, 2022, at her home in Rumney, after a period of declining health.

Born in Plymouth, NH. on June 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Edgar Collins and Mildred May (Clogston) Willey.

Muriel grew up in Dorchester, NH and moved to Columbia, SC., where she resided for a short time. She moved back to the area and was a resident of Beebe River for over 50 years. She has been a resident of Rumney for the past three years.

Muriel worked for the Draper Corporation, in Beebe River for many years, working almost every job there was throughout the mill. She also worked for the Rochester Shoe Tree Company, and Plymouth Manufacturing. She went on to work in the hospitality business in Waterville Valley. She worked at the Golden Eagle Inn, the Black Bear Inn and as manager for the Snowy Owl Inn. Muriel also sold Avon products for many years.

She was a past member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4483, in Plymouth, and the Dorchester Grange for many years.

Muriel Loved to travel, go camping with her family and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Muriel is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George H. Joyce Jr., who died in March of 2004, a grandson, Adam Joyce, brothers, Roy Willey, Lawrence Willey, her sisters, Winona Willey, Beverly McCormack, Ethel LaCourse, and Ona Rannacher.

Muriel is survived by her children, Sharon A. Lewis, and her husband David of Andover, NH., Walter G. Joyce of Thornton, NH., Diana L. Coffin of Scotland, SD., James W. Joyce, and his wife Tammy of Rumney, NH., Pamela J. McLeod, and her husband John of Plymouth, NH., David A., Joyce, and his wife Wendy of Gainesville, FL., 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth, on Sunday, Dec. 18th, from 2pm to 4pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 19th, at 11am. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth.