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Joyce Ann Thomas (Decheine), 86, of Conifer passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday June 24, 2018. Born July 22, 1931 in Tupper Lake, She was daughter of Wilfred and Delia Decheine. Joyce attended and graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in 1949. Joyce went on to attend Albany business College for 2 years. Upon returning to Tupper she worked for a short while before marrying Mervin Thomas on August 26, 1956 and made their home in Conifer. Joyce was a stay at home mom to four boys. After the boys were older Joyce went to work for Larkins fuel service for many years. She then went to work for Goff Nelson Library where she enjoyed working with the ladies and conversing with customers. In Joyce’s spare time she loved being outdoors doing one of her favorite activities which included hiking, skiing, canoeing, berry picking, bird watching and hunting for antler sheds. For the last couple of years her great granddaughter has been the light of her life. She is survived by sons Zane and wife Ellen, Jeff and companion Amy and Scott. Also surviving grandchildren Paul and wife Erika, Lindsay,Adam and Thomas. One great grandchild Finley. Sisters Joan, Phyllis and Sally along with many nieces and nephews. She was pre-ceased by her parents, one son Christopher, husband Merv and brother Steven. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, June 28 from 4 - 7 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home with a funeral service at 6pm. Burial will be in Gale Cemetery.

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