Stephen Joyce

Stephen Joyce May 14. 1959 July 20, 2013 Portland- Stephen Joyce passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Portland, on May 14, 1959, Stephen was the much loved son of Festus and Beverlene B. Joyce of Cumberland Foreside. Stephen attended Portland Schools and lived his life in the Portland area. He enjoyed having a good time and cherished all gatherings of family and friends and was genuinely interested in the lives of his family and many friends. ""Steve"" had a huge heart and was a very caring person who would always help out a friend and was considered to be part of many families. Steve's greatest gift was his grandson Benjamin, with whom he spent many happy moments. Steve's passion for music was one of his greatest life interests. Amongst his many friends, Steve was known to have a vast knowledge of music history from the Rock and Roll era of the 1960's and 70's. Steve was a Portland musician, was part of many bands in his early days, and sang and played every instrument on a rock stage. He loved and knew everything about the Beatles and had a unique collection of Beatles memorabilia. Steve was a sports enthusiast, with a special affinity for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, and was great at picking winning teams. Aside from sports and music, Steve was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. Steve will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Besides his parents, Stephen is survived by his daughter, Andrea Bento, her partner Matthew Siekman, and grandson, Benjamin Siekman, of Auburn. Stephen leaves behind a brother, Michael Joyce and wife Brenda Joyce of Falmouth, his sisters Kathleen Joyce of Falmouth, Jeanne Joyce Meyer and husband Samuel ""Tim"" Meyer Jr. of Freeport. Stephen is also survived by his nieces, Meghan Joyce of Falmouth, Melissa Dea and husband Matthew Dea of Philadelphia, Kelsey Joyce Meyer and nephew S. Willets Meyer III both of Freeport, uncle and aunt, Charles and Rita Sudbay of Portland, and many cousins, relatives and dear friends. Special thanks from the family to the staffs at the Gibson Pavilion at Maine Medical Center and Seaside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME. Online condolences may be expressed at www.athutchins.com .

Stephen Joyce

May 14, 1959 - July 20, 2013

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