Joyce Caton Obituary
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John Paiva and Phyllis J. (Lemieux) Gamage, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Joyce was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at St. Luke's Hospital until her retirement.
She is survived by her husband George; her son, David Caton; her siblings, Debbie Boucher, Karen Cordero, and Frederic Gamage; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Timothy Caton, and her siblings, Kathy Gamage-Gross and Eric Gamage.
Private funeral arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
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495 Park Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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