Granville, MA: Joyce Howe 66, formerly of Springfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2014 at home. Daughter of the late Albert Cummings and Dorothy (Maynard) Cummings, she was born in Springfield on March 25, 1948. She was predeceased by her husband David Howe on October 14, 2005.
Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She leaves her daughter, Denise DeDeurwaerder of Granville, and a son, Paul Howe of Springfield. Her sisters Terri Dwyer of Springfield, Phyllis Murdock of Chicopee, Patricia English of Springfield and a brother James Cummings of Las Vegas, Nevada. She will be sadly missed by four grandchildren Michael, Samantha, David and PJ. And two great-grandchildren Heather and Vincent and God child Sadie Dwyer and many other nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Westfield for their compassionate and supportive care. They also would like to thank Franklin County Home Care Corp. for their support. Relatives and friends are requested to gather for a celebration of Joyce’s life on Monday, August 11 at 1PM at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com to extend condolences.
