Joyce A. Leite Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joyce A. Leite of New Bedford, Massachusetts is shared. Joyce, born on December 1, 1943, passed away on August 14, 2026. 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 Lima and Sarah Lima (Arruda); and her sister Sandy Ratcliffe. She is survived by: her children, Sandra Perry (Jeff), Leslie Amaral, Paul Estrella (Cathy) and Nick Jeronymo (Kelly Matias); her grandchildren, Kayla Perry, Connor Estrella and Josie Estrella; her nephews, Keith Ratcliffe and Kevin Ratcliffe; her siblings-in-law, Butch Ratcliffe and Judith Syra (David); and her nieces, Brandy Syra and Brea Valle.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
