She was born on May 26, 1936 in Jackson, ME, the daughter of the late Hiram B. and Lena P. (Linnell) Peabody. Joyce was a graduate of Keene High School with the Class of 1953.
Joyce held numerous jobs throughout her life. Working in the Woolen Mill, Medical Supply Assembly, and Wendy’s. Most of all, she loved her work in the school lunchroom and driving bus where she could interact with the children.
On February 12, 1955 she married the love of her life Robert E. Chaput Sr.
Joyce had been a member of the Moose Lodge in Keene. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband and friends. They had many adventures, traveling to all 50 states, all throughout Canada, and Europe. More than anything, she enjoyed being in the company of her family, with many family holidays and gatherings.
Joyce will be dearly missed by her family. Husband: Robert E. Chaput of St. Petersburg, FL; children: Frederick V. Chaput and his wife Nancy of Richmond, NH, Bobbi Jo Daudelin of Ocala, FL, Linda L. Biagiotti and her husband John of Pittsfield, MA, Terri L. Finke and her husband Doug of Seminole, FL, Tina S. Hughes of Ocala, FL, Toni S. Powling and her husband Calvin of Newfane, VT, and Robert E. Chaput, Jr. and his wife Amy of Swanzey, NH.
Along with seven children, she had several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was predeceased by her mother, Lena Peabody, her father Hiram Peabody, and two sisters.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. A funeral Service will take place on Friday, January 24th at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery in Swanzey, NH.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that memorial contributions be made in Joyce A. Chaput’s name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.StJude.org).
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