Norwich-Joyce Eileen Topalis, 1922-2018. Joyce was born in Reading Berks, England, daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Booth. She had 15 siblings, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Six were deceased before she was born.
At 18 years old, she joined the Women’s Land Army in WWII, as was awarded the Land Army Service pin from the British Prime Minister.
There she met her husband Peter Topalis, a US soldier, now deceased. After the war she traveled to America on a war bride ship with their son Jeffrey Mark. They had two more children, Pamela Diane and Daniel Paul, three grandchildren Kurt, Emily and Joyce and four great grandchildren Alexis, Lauren and Brandon as well as other loved ones Angela Kiddy and Bert Bowen.
She embraced the Greek Orthodox religion and became a devoted member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church. Joyce taught Sunday school for 17 years and was awarded the Laity award by Bishop Methodios and was active in the Philoptochas Society.
She loved being with children and received a 10 year leadership pin from the Girl Scouts. She worked at Uncas School for 27 years and was known by all there a “Nana” in the afterschool program.
Joyce loved classical music and enjoyed playing excerpts on her piano and on Facebook for her friends. She was a happy lady, always singing with her happy smile.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave and online condolence.
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