Long-time Middlebury resident
Elizabeth A. Joy, 85, of Middlebury entered into rest Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. She was the devoted wife of John J. Joy for over 60 years. Elizabeth was born Feb. 7, 1930, in New Haven, a daughter of the late Edward F. and Mary (Poplis) Anderson, and was a Middlebury resident for 54 years.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School Class of 1947 and also class president her senior year. She was employed as an executive secretary with Patent Button Co. before starting her family with John. Elizabeth enjoyed old movies, especially those featuring Bette Davis; reading; and tending to the flowers in her garden. She loved spending time with her family and relished visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is the beloved mother of Deborah Austin and her husband, Gary, of Green Bay, Wis.; John E. Joy and his wife, Joanne, of Waterbury; and Karen Smith of Greenwood, S.C.; loving grandmother of Kristina Sosby and her husband, Michael; Eric and Kevin Smith; and Lea, James, John and Brendan Joy. Elizabeth also is survived by her cherished great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Hannah and Benjamin Sosby; her sister, Joan Mastrianna, and twin sister, Sally Slick, both of Waterbury; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Maureen Joy, and her son-in-law, Rick Smith.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church in Waterbury. Interment was in Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury was entrusted with Elizabeth’s arrangements. To leave condolences for her family or to share a story of Elizabeth, visit www.fordfh.com.
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