Joyce E. St. Laurent

Joyce E. St. Laurent, age 84, passed peacefully on May 15, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born to Oliver and Sigrid (Niemi) Lefebvre in Swanzey, NH on February 27, 1940. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Claude J. St Laurent. 

Joyce spent most of her life in Swanzey. She enjoyed sewing, art, traveling, dancing and music.  She loved performing for crowds and was a member of the Senior Swingers Chorus. Joyce touched the lives of many people through her passion for making Christmas wreaths for churches, businesses and countless individuals throughout the Monadnock region. She was a compassionate caregiver for several members of  the community and would always find time to give to those in need. She will be remembered for her kind, generous heart. 

Joyce leaves behind her legacy of spirit, love and kindness to her three children Greg St Laurent of Swanzey, NH, James (Sheri) St Laurent of Troy, NH, and Louise (Craig) Tommila of Belchertown, MA.  She loved spending time with her four grandchildren (Jessica, Christopher, Michael and James) and delighted in visits with her seven great-grandchildren. 

Joyce finally wrote her book of poems in 2023.  Her final poem was written with all of you in her heart: “Passing On - I have known love and peace and family and friends. I have seen great sunsets and spring rain and late summer sun.  I have heard music and song. To leave a message to all when this life is over I would say, when we put all the days and the years together in a note, we should count the gifts, be grateful and know we all make our own path and earn our own blessings.  I am grateful for mine!”  

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at the Inn at East Hill Farm, 55 Whitcomb Farm Rd. in Troy, NH on Wednesday, May 29th from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to hcsservices.org/donate.  The family will hold a private, graveside service.