Jacqueline L. (Ryder) Joyce

LEOMINSTER - Jacqueline L. (Ryder) Joyce, 80, of 32 Notre Dame Street, Leominster, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 21st in Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fitchburg. She was born in Jaffrey, NH on April 28,1929, the daughter of the late Louise A. (Ryder) Bartlett and grew up in Winchendon. She had lived in Leominster for most of her life. For several years, she worked at the former Miles Kedex Company in Leominster and was a housekeeper in residences in the Leominster area. Jacqueline enjoyed bingo, trips to Foxwoods and scratch tickets. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and grandchildren. She leaves a son, James D. Ruschioni and his wife Lynne of Leominster; a brother, James Bartlett and his wife Mary of Fitchburg; two grandsons, Jason D. Ruschioni of Leominster and Michael J. Ruschioni and his wife Janean of Franklin, MA.; two great grandchildren Olivia Ruschioni and Colin Ruschioni and several nephews and nieces. A brother, Raymond N. Bartlett and a sister, Barbara J. Ladeau, predeceased her. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 25th at 11 A.M. in Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road Suite 400, Waltham, MA. 02451. The Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements. www.stone-ladeau.com