W. Bloomfield: At age 92, Joyce passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Hospeace House in Naples, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Robert J. and Ralphina W. (Breitenbuecher) Gilbert. Joyce is also predeceased by her beloved husband, James E. Barnard and by her son-in-law, J. Richard Carlson. Survived by her daughters, Peggy (Steve) Baldwin, Helen M. Carlson, Holly (Jami) Rushford, Becky (Larry) Dunn; and her grandchildren, Charles Junot, Nicholas (Jessica) Galante, Anthony (Kara) Galante, Brandon (Keshia) Quick, Amy (Lindsey) Thompson, Amanda (Jake Byington) Quick, Kaitlyn (Kenny) Gray, Dana (Matt) Andrews, Kelly (Gary Miller) Snitzel, Suzanne (Pat) Beardslee, John (Katie) Dunn; along with her great-grandchildren, Connor, Addison, Raina, Gage, Ella, Karter, Jay, Cade, Rosellie, Eliciana, Jaedon, Anabelle, Emma, Madelyn, Ezra, Terry, Avery, Mariah, Amber, Flynn, Harper, Michael and Ryan.
Joyce was a secretary for the Eastman Kodak Company. She also was a Girl Scout Leader and Sunday School Teacher. Joyce loved to travel and walk on the beach. She belonged to the Carolina Costal Shell Club. In addition to traveling and collecting seashells, Joyce loved History, English, Art, Jazz, Cross-stich, Embroidery, but most of all spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany with Pastor Clayton Zuber, 6050 Avon-Lima Road in Avon, NY. Interment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery on County Road 36 / West Lake Road in Honeoye, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospeace House, 7824 County Road 33, Naples, NY 14512. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Joyce Barnard was a one-in-a-million. As an extremely compassionate, empathetic, and perceptive human being, I consider it a true honor that Joyce was a special part of my life. Our shared interest in genealogy formed a special bond. Though I am profoundly saddened over her passing, I take comfort her legacy lives on with her offspring, and if I may be a little prideful, Joyce’s spirit lives on through my niece Suzanne Barnhoorn Beardslee and her two adorable children, Flynn and Harper. In closing, please let me say I was happy and honored to visit Joyce over a month ago and she was the same person that all of us came to love and adore. RIP, Joyce. And as my friend Karolyn Grimes who portrayed little Zuzu Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” you definitely earned your wings.
As Chris said, Joyce was a second mother to us during our early years. She welcomed us with open arms and a loving heart; we spent so many hours at her house, playing euchre and raiding the snack cupboard. I’ll never forget being handed toothpicks to clean the grout on the tile table. It seemed a small price to pay for all that we received from her. Both she and Jim made us feel loved and safe and never once made us feel unwelcome. I’m glad she enjoyed a long, full life with her loving family. Thank you for your wisdom and love, Joyce.
Sweet Joyce, we only knew you for a short time but oh, how you filled our hearts. From the day that you arrived, you inspired us all to live with the grace and the appreciation of family, of life, of nature, that you demonstrated . We loved your stories, your smile, your sense of humor. Go now, be with your Jimmy. You will forever hold a place in our hearts and in our memoriesLove from all of us a Hospeace House
Dearest Joyce,
I was a Volunteer and appreciated you and the short time we were together. You were so beautiful. I am grateful and blessed to have spent time with you.Love,
Linda
I only knew Joyce for a few weeks as she spent her final days at Hospeace House, she was a true joy to be with as she waited for the final trip. We shared a variety of stories related to living in the Honeoye/Naples area. May she be resting in peace.
Peace and courage
Mike Bausch
Joyce Barnard (Momma Joyce to us) was a very special lady. She radiated love to anyone that she came into contact with. Momma Joyce basically came with the purchase of our motel, as she continued to come and stay the winters. We hated to see her leave at Easter. We instantly connected and bonded. When things got really tough around the motel, she was always there for me with kind and encouraging words. As Dale was on the tobacco market during the late summer and winter months, I learned to turn to her for friendship and encouragement. She loved life, God, her family, the beach and people.She put her faith in God and held fast to Him, in Faith through good and bad times. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil. 4:13 Momma Joyce did just that, lived every minute to the fullest knowing she would be with family members and friends that went ahead. She was a special Partner, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to all and will be missed. Love and prayers from the Southern Kids, Hilda and Dale Shelley
My second mother during my early years. Loved her to pieces. Rest now Mrs. Barnard. You made a huge impact on all of us.