Rita V. (Taylor) Joyce, of Milton, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Rita lived many joyful years and cherished time with her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Festus Joyce and loving mother of Marybeth Joyce, Susan M. Galvin, both of Milton, and the late Daniel F. Joyce and his surviving wife Janet of Duxbury. She was a devoted grandmother to Daniel F. Joyce II and his wife Anisa, Douglas F. Joyce and his wife Jaime, Ryan T. Joyce and his wife Renanah, John T. Galvin IV and his wife Maria, and Mollie J. Galvin. She was also the adoring great-grandmother of Daniel F. Joyce III, Lily Joyce, Kellan Joyce, Pierce Joyce, Nola Joyce, and Samuel Joyce.

Born in Boston on November 10, 1931, Rita was the daughter of Francis and Anne Marie (Mannion) Taylor. Raised in a loving family of seven siblings, Rita is survived by her sister Theresa Taylor of Canton, her brother James Taylor and his wife Dorothy of Pocasset, and her memory lives on alongside the late Mary Taylor (Sr. Therese Joseph, S.C.), Joseph Taylor, Anne Cushing, Francis Taylor, and Dorothy Hanafin.

Rita spent over two decades of her life working as a Director at the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Her commitment to public service reflected her compassionate spirit. This warmheartedness was an integral part of all her relationships. She was devoutly dedicated to her family. She took tremendous pride in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Monday October 30 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are welcome. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2-6 PM Interment Milton Cemetery.