Neal Joyce Obituary
We bid farewell to Neal Joyce (Salem, Massachusetts), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Neal touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, C. Glenn Joyce and Mary Joyce (Long); and his brother Max Joyce. He is survived by: his wife A. Maureen Joyce (Buckley); his daughter Neala Mercier (Jeffrey) of Methuen; his grandchildren, Dylan A. and Alexis J. Mercier; his daughter Barbara Glicklich (Shawn) of Boxford; his grandchildren, Megan, Andrew Gibson, Isaac and Ryan Glicklich; his brother Keith Joyce (Barbara) of Arkansas; and his sister-in-law Charlotte "Holly" Joyce of Missouri. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many, many friends and partners.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the O'Donnell Cremations-Funerals (167 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (385 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the MSPCA-ANGELL – directed to either Nevins Farm or Northeast Animal Shelter via mspca.org/adoptioncenters (http://mspca.org) or to HAWC, 27 Congress St., Ste 204, Salem, MA 01970.
