Evelyn M Joy

Brunswick – Evelyn Joy, formerly of Falmouth, died Nov. 29, 2011 in Brunswick. She was born April 19, 1918 in Pittsfield, ME, the daughter of Arnold and Afton Dodge. She graduated from MCI and Bates College. She married Elwyn “Al” Joy in 1946. They built a home in Falmouth and lived there for 53 years, until Al’s death in 1999.

Marie was a former teacher, librarian and devoted housewife. She and Al had a special love of cats, always having one as an important part of their family. With declining health, Marie moved to Bay Square in Yarmouth, being their first resident. She later moved to Schofield House in Brunswick and the to Horizons in Brunswick in her last days.

Marie is survived by her nephew Richard Maddox and his wife Judy of North Yarmouth and two great-nieces: Laurie White of Spring Hill, FL and Linda Googins of North Yarmouth.

Funeral services are private and burial will be in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with Marie’s family.