Joyce Merritt Obituary
In loving memory of Joyce Merritt of Danvers, Massachusetts, who departed this world on May 10, 2025 at the age of 83. Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Brusso and Emma Brusso; her son-in-law James Locke (Jim); her siblings, Marilyn Sheldon, Carol A. Mead-Kenney, Robert, Brad and Gordon Brusso; and her brother-in-law David Merritt.
She is survived by: her sons, Bill (Maureen Merritt) and Chris (Rene Merritt); her grandchildren, Leslie Locke of Boxford, Alexandra Locke, Evan (Cara Melaragno), Jackson Merritt, Olivia, Ceirra, Brendan Merritt, Cody (Breidi) and Patrick (Rachel); her siblings, Donna Boudrot of Danvers, Kathy Drabkowski (Ted), David (Claudia) and Rodney (Carol); her siblings-in-law, William Merritt (Carlin) of Santa Rosa, CA, Linda Brusso and Jeanne Brusso; and her friends, Sandra Babiarz and Nancy Moore. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Joyce's name to the American Arthritis Foundation.
