Born in 1928 to Thomas and Elizabeth Joyce in Montreal, Canada, Margaret later moved with her family to Glasgow, Scotland. As a young adult, Margaret emigrated to the United States. She first lived in New York, NY. She then met and married Robert Henry who was to be her husband for 56 years. They raised their six children, Ceil, Joy, Bob, Greg, Tim, and Brian, in Uniondale, NY and spent their later years in Ridge, NY.
Margaret was a 65-year member of the Secular Order of Franciscans. She loved spending time with family, singing in choirs, sewing and crocheting, and taking a good walk.
Margaret was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by her children Ceil (Rich), Joy (Neal), Bob (Pam), Greg (Chris), Tim (Carolyn). She was cherished by her grandchildren Sean (Kim), Alison (Paul), David, Bobby (Laura), Johnny (Caitlin), Lisa (Patrick), Michael (Danielle), Ryan, Victoria (Chris), Bobby (Hana). She was loved by her great-grandchildren Riley, Ella, and Lilly.
Margaret is also survived and will be greatly missed by her sisters Mary Kiely, Agnes Crosbie, and Patricia Joyce, her brother James (Mary) Joyce, her sister-in-law Clare Earle, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grands-nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Henry, her devoted son, Brian Henry, and sisters Betty McInally, Isabel Dunn, and Martha Joyce, and brother, Thomas Joyce.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Lawrence of Brindisi Fraternity, P.O. Box 1474, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Memorial Mass to be held at a later date. For Info: Boyd-Spencer.com
