Joyce B. Heald, 72

Joyce Heald

Joyce Heald

CASCO — Joyce Bowman Heald passed away on June 24, 2014, at home, after a long struggle with cancer. She died with dignity and as the genuine lady that she always was.

Joyce was born Aug. 14, 1941, to Christine Baines Bowman and Francis Andrew Bowman. She graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1959, and from Becker Junior College as a Medical Assistant in 1961. Joyce married Norman E. Heald in 1962. She traveled with him during his career in the Navy and spent the next several years as a housewife and mother to their two children, Greg and Dawn. Joyce then worked as a Medical Assistant and Office Manager for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for 17 years. Joyce and Norm retired in 1998 and moved to Parker Pond in Casco, where they had honeymooned, and just recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband Norm; her son Greg; daughter-in-law Leslie; grandsons Adam and Michael Cardinal; daughter Dawn Girton; and granddaughters Kristina and Delaney.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's memory to: Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd., Casco, ME. 04015, or to Hospice of Southern Maine, 280 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

A memorial service will be held at the Casco Village Church on Sunday, July 20, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.