Grace M. Joyce

October 20, 1918 - August 22, 2009

Grace M. Joyce, 90, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009. Born on October 20, 1918, in Toledo, she was the daughter of Anne and Clinton Glover. Grace was a graduate of Whitmer High School where she excelled in athletics, including being captain of the girls basketball team. She was also president of the Girls Athletic Association and was a member of the Drama Club. Grace took leadership roles by organizing class reunions and serving as president on several bowling leagues. She was a very active member of Christ the King Church, where she organized retreats to Carey, OH. Grace also cooked for the priests at Christ the King Church, during the 1980's. She enjoyed traveling, including trips to Europe. Above all, her family was the most important part of her life. She encouraged, nurtured, and taught her children to be good, active Catholics. Survivors include her children, Sue (Bruno) Rosa, Mary Jo (Gary) Thomas and Pat (Nancy) Joyce; grandchildren, Greg (Carol) Thomas, Beth (Matt) Senecal, Patti (Jon) Bell, Connie (Jef) Jakalski and Anne Rosa; great-grandchildren, Conor and Gretchen Thomas, Erika, Joe and Michael Senecal, Collin and Caitlin Bell, Caroline and Nick Jakalski, Felicity and Tess Rosa-Davies; sister-in-law, Ellouise Joyce and many nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Paul Joyce; parents; step father, James Joyce Sr.; brothers, Robert and Norman Glover and James and Joseph Joyce. Friends are invited to visit from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, from the funeral home, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in Christ the King Catholic Church. Father William J. Rose will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor or Central Catholic High School. The family would like to thank the staff at Little Sisters of the Poor, for all the peace, happiness and care that was given to Grace.