Mrs. Joyce A. Washburn

Joyce A. Washburn, 85, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2025 at Florida Lawnwood Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on April 23, 1939 in Constable, NY, to Lawrence and Catherine (Fountain) Fleury. She was the eldest and only girl with five brothers. She attended schools in Constable and Malone, NY graduating from Franklin Academy in 1957. Joyce attended cosmetology school in North Tonawanda, NY earning her NY State hairdressing license. Although Joyce said she was “retired”, she continued giving haircuts for over 67 years. All her customers were treated as family or friends. On June 7, 1958, Joyce married Robert Washburn, of Wilmington, NY. Their life together began in Plattsburgh, NY, moved throughout the North Country and then on to Malone, NY, where Joyce worked as a K-Mart associate. Their journey, due to Robert's employment with U.S. Customs, continued on to Mississauga, Ontario, and then on to Cooper City and Pembroke Pines, FL. While Robert worked, Joyce provided loving child care for children of neighbors and friends. They eventually settled in Fort Pierce, FL. at Golden Ponds where Joyce has called “home” for more than 33 years. Bob and Joyce loved to travel in their RV to Lake Okeechobee and also attended many Nascar races as devoted Earnhardt fans. Joyce is survived by her companion, Ray McIntosh, of Fort Pierce, FL; her four children, Bob (Carol) Washburn of Dexter, NY, Lynn Roy (Randy) of Potsdam, NY, Darcy Roy of Rockledge, FL, and Michael Washburn of Lake Worth, FL. She will be missed greatly by her eight grandchildren, Tara Holley (Nate), Ashley Hellinger (Brian), Aimee Roy, Elise Cole (Ryan), Matthew Roy, Deanna Gill (Sean), Ryan Washburn and Reagan Washburn. Joyce loved her role as great-grandmother or “GG” to Nathan and Rilee Hellinger, Aubrey and Morgan Cole. She is survived by her siblings, Lawrence Fleury (Kathy) of Malone, NY, Rick Fleury (Lisa) of Queensbury, NY and Randy Fleury (Marlene) of Moreland, Ga; a sister-in-law, Brenda Fleury of Constable, NY; she was also blessed with many nieces and nephews. Joyce will be reunited with those who have predeceased her including her husband, Robert Washburn; parents, Lawrence and Catherine Fleury; brothers, James Fleury and Daniel Fleury; and daughter-in-law, Beth (Gill) Washburn; as well as her father and mother-in-law, Anson and Kathlyn Washburn. Joyce will be remembered for her love of crafts, especially crocheting and knitting mittens for children and helmet beanies for soldiers. She enjoyed card-playing, doing ceramics and playing bingo as well. However, “thrifting” and dancing were her favorites! To celebrate her 80th birthday, Joyce parachuted from a plane to her family and friends waiting below. She landed safely. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life was be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 1 - 4 pm at the club house at Golden Ponds. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Constable. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Constable. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; American Cancer Society, P.O Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or to a charity of one's choosing. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; American Cancer Society, P.O Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or to a charity of one's choosing.

Mrs. Joyce A. Washburn

April 23, 1939 - January 28, 2025