Joyce Ryder Downes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 11, 2023, at the age of 87, Joyce Ryder Downes of Wallingford, Connecticut, born in Chelsea, Vermont passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Ryder Downes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Tracy F. Downes Sr.; her parents, Clifford Ryder and Mable Ryder (Griffin); her children, Linda Chillemi, Tracy F. Downes Jr. and Thomas Downes; and her brother Ronald Ryder.
She is survived by: her children, Mable Marshall, Cheryl Cory (Ronn), Alan Marshall (Annie) and Skip Marshall (Cheri). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., Wallingford, CT 06492.
