M. Joyce Ford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Sunday February 27, 2022.

She was born in Boston to Francis and Isabel Tegan and lived in Milton her whole life. She was the sister of Julie Kelliher of Milton and the late Lawrence and Paul Tegan, both of Milton. Joyce was the beloved wife and best friend to her late husband of 40 years, Paul E. Ford. Joyce leaves behind many friends and neighbors from her home at Winter Valley and an incredibly grateful family. Together she and her loving husband raised seven children: Albert Ford of Bedford, Catherine Barrett of Watertown, Mary Anne McLellan (wife to Scott) of Raynham, Timothy Ford (husband to Debbie) of Milton, Denise Ready (wife to Richard) of Pembroke, Amy Warren (wife to Steve) and the late Larry Ford (husband to Maureen) of Quincy. She is also survived by son-in-law Kenny DeBaie, daughter-in-law Mary Ford-Lake, brother-in-law Jack Ford and sisters-in-law Ethel Ford and Marie Ford-Hamblin.

Joyce felt extremely blessed to have 16 incredible grandchildren who were the absolute loves of her life. Siobhan Polvino (Sean), Wyatt DeBaie (Kara), Emilie DeBaie (Nick), Luke McLellan (Justine), Analise DeBaie, Isabella Ready (Thomas), Sofia Ready, Matthew McLellan, Paul Ford, Julia Ford, Gabriel Craig, Geoffrey Ford, Madison Ford, Cameron Ford, Grace Warren and Tommy Warren. She is also survived by 5 precious great grandchildren: Maive and Adelaide Polvino, Benjamin and Noah DeBaie and Lorelei McLellan who shares her great grandmother’s birthday.

Joyce made friends wherever she went – having a unique ability to connect with others which she was able to utilize throughout her professional career. She worked at Milton Hospital, the Milton Town Hall and she served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Elizabeth’s Church and Milton Hospital for many of her years. Her favorite job though, the only thing she ever really wanted to be was a mother and that is the role she truly excelled in.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton Saturday March 5 at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 3-7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.

To watch Joyce’s service on livestream, please see the link below: