It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joyce M. Baptista of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 79, on November 22, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Manoel Britto and Mary Britto (Duarte); and her siblings, Francis Britto, John M. Britto, Manoel Britto, Nathalia Oglesby and Patricia Britto.

She is survived by : her husband Paul Baptista; and her children, Paula Baptista of New Bedford, Mark Britto (Trenna) of New Bedford, John Britto of New Bedford, James Baptista (Nancy) of Lakeland, FL, Manuel Baptista (Karen) of Bismarck, ND, Marlon Baptista (Teisha) of New Bedford, Paul Baptista, Jr. of New Bedford and Peter Baptista of New Bedford. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Lawrence, Martyr Church, 110 Summer St., New Bedford, MA 02740.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home