In loving memory of

Joyce Ann Marquis
January 2, 1952 - October 24, 2019

Joyce Ann Marquis (nee Boulanger) of Errol NH and Bradenton Fl passed away on October 24 after a four-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Joyce was born in Berlin NH on January 2,1952 to Maurice and Geraldine Boulanger. Joyce attended St. Regis Academy and graduated from Berlin High School in 1969. She lettered in softball, basketball and field hockey all four years.
Joyce lived in Hillsboro NH for 25 years serving as a bank employee for the former Valley Bank. Joyce was instrumental in starting the Hillsboro Youth Athletic Association also serving as coach for the HYAA. Joyce served as athletic director for Hillsboro-Deering High School.
Joyce became an official "Snowbird" in 2003 splitting her time between Errol NH and Bradenton Fl. She continued her athletic prowess and volunteerism by being enshrined in the Florida Shuffleboard Hall of Fame as well as serving on numerous shuffleboard committees.
Joyce spent her summers at Lake Umbagog in Errol, kayaking on the Lake, Rapid River and many remote ponds in the area. She also organized and hosted many barbecues, card games and game playing at George Marquis' camp.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 46 years Mike, her son Matt, wife Miah and grandson Jackson of Goffstown NH. Her son Tom, fiancée Alicia and grandchildren Bentley and Olivia of Concord, NH. Her mother Geraldine Boulanger and sister Aline Boucher of Berlin as well as a brother Gary and wife Teri of Manchester NH.

Tributes

cathy wright wrote on Oct 14, 2020:

"Thinking about you this month and missing you so much!"

Dan & Sue Deuse wrote on Nov 2, 2019:

"Mike and family - we are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Dan & I always talk about the good ole days when our kids were playing sports. I just came across an old picture of Joyce at Manahan holding Colin. She was a wonderful person. Please know you are in our thoughts. "

Richard Jolin wrote on Oct 28, 2019:

"Michael please accept our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for your loss. Please know we share your grief, the Jolin?s of NH"

Barbara Dion wrote on Oct 27, 2019:

"Mike and family, so sorry for your loss.. I played sports with Joyce in high school and she is the one to recruit me for broomball. She will be missed. Barb Dion"

Moe Laroche wrote on Oct 27, 2019:

"Mike and family my condolences for your loss of Joyce. Have not seen you since back in those early broomball days. Sounds like you made many special memories since then that you get to hold on to. May Joyce RIP. "

Carmen Marquis wrote on Oct 26, 2019:

"My sister-in-law...gone too soon. I bet she is already playing cards with the angels! "

Alicia Marquis wrote on Oct 25, 2019:

"Joyce, Who I always wanted and never knew I needed. A moral compass and the best mentor on what a loyal loving mother and wife should be."

kay wrote on Oct 25, 2019:

"Our deepest condolences to the Marquis family and friends from Kay Waite and staff at Sound Choice Cremation & Burials. "