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Mary Joyce Morrill

03/06/1941 - 08/11/2006

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Obituary For Mary Joyce Morrill

Mary Joyce (Rogers) Morrill, of Quincy and Norwell, August 11 2006, Age 65. Mother of Martin E. Morrill III of Bellingham, Anne-Marie Baxter of Nashua, James M. Morrill of Middleboro, Christine E. Gauthier of Rockland, Patricia L. Bevilacqua of Nashua, and Julie C. Ellis of Avon. Sister of John Paul Rogers of Quincy, William J. Rogers of Waltham, Kenneth R. Rogers of Weymouth, Meredith A. Rogers of San Francisco, Theresa M. Rogers of Quincy and the late Joan E. Rogers. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND Thursday, August 17th at 5:00 PM. Visiting Hours were held Thursday from 3-5 PM. Donations may be made to S.O.A.R. P.O. Box 128 North Quincy MA 02171. Joyce died on Friday at home surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Quincy, daughter of the late Thelma (Rae) and John Rogers. Mrs. Morrill was active in many community organizations and was the founder of the Girls Softball League in Norwell. She worked in her early career as a Montessori Educator. Later in life she became a Floral Manager at Stop n Shop in Brockton and Quincy. Joyce loved to cook, was an avid gardener, and loved to read. More than anything Joyce was a woman who devoted her entire life to her family.

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  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I will always remember the cookouts in Norwell and swimming in the pool. All of us kids running through the house with wet feet and Joyce never yelling at us. She was a wonderful person and has left great memories in my heart. The get togethers at the Morrills house or the O'Neill's and at Anthony's cottage in Plymouth were never the same unless Joyce and the family (crew) were there. Love you Joyce and Rest in Peace, Dawn

  • 05/25/2021

    It's almost a year, I'ts hard to belive. I miss you every day. Love you

  • 05/25/2021

    Chris & Jim I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Moms are tough ones to lose. My condolances to your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    joyce you will always live on in our memory with your wonderful smile!

  • 05/25/2021

    We will always think of your mother as another "Grandmother" to our son David. Our condolances to you and your family. Love,David, Margaret & David11

  • 05/25/2021

    Joyce was the face of Montessori Educare School... She was the reason I chose MES for my son, Martin. She always had a warm smile and that all knowing look. She kept the parents in line. I often think of how she changed the trajectory of my son's life. Thank you Joyce! Rest in Peace and Love. Love,Liz

  • 05/25/2021

    COUSIN JOYCE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND MY FAMILY..SHE FOUGHT MANY A BATTLE, ONLY TO BE A WINNER!!! SHE HAD A WONDERFUL WAY OF ALWAYS BEING THERE WHEN I NEEDED HER,HER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ME WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND USED. SHE WAS FUNNY AND CRAZY AND KNEW HOW TO MAKE A KICKASS SALAD TOO..I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER MY COUSIN JOBY WITH GREAT PRIDE. LOVE BETSYRAE

  • 05/25/2021

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mom was a wonderful, loving person. And it reflects in all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Your Mom worked with me on her second trip to the Newport Ave. Stop and Shop. Before the end of her first day with me, we had became good friends and remained that way even after she left my shop. She was a lovely, lovely lady. Her heart was as big as her smile and she would do anything for a friend. I loved her and I will miss her . Marnna McGlone Florist Manger Newport Ave. N. Quincy

  • 05/25/2021

    JB, I have so many memories of you, not enough room to share all. Swim lessons at Hall Dr., shag hair cuts you gave to all us girls, taking care of me, you and my mom being best friends forever, not to mention many, many more. I love you and will miss you dearly. To your children, (my life-long companions), JB will live in all of you and yours forever, she was a wonderful, unique person. My thoughts are always with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I hope that you are all doing well and that the memories you have of your mother help you through these difficult days. You will be in my thoughts.

  • 05/25/2021

    Whenever I think of "Joby"(as I knew her growing up in "G-Town") I remember a person "bigger than life" because she was so full of life. I too "reconnected" with her at Stop & Shop and had a chance to bring back many childhood memories. She was a facinating person!

  • 05/25/2021

    To Joyce's family, I knew Joyce many years ago, we spent a lot of time "hanging out". Recently I was fortunate to see her at the Stop and Shop in Quincy. Thankfully after all the time that had passed I got a chance to catch up on old times with her. My condolences to the family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jim and Lawanda,sorry to here about your loss.May your mom rest in peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joyce (Joby) was one of my favorite cousins - we were always glad to see each other. She was nurturing and resilient. Joyce had one of the best green thumbs I ever encountered. Her children and grandchildren are wonderful people and her great legacy to the world. We will miss you, rest in peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Many people enter our lives for just a little while. Others pause and plant flowers in our hearts that continue to bloom forever, I love you

  • 05/25/2021

    Our deepest sympathy to you all. She was such a wonderful person.

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