Joyce E. McKay

June 26, 1942 - November 29, 2025 (83 years old)

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June 26, 1942 - November 29, 2025 (83 years old)

Derry, New Hampshire

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Joyce E. McKay Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-12-03T22:00:00
End: 2025-12-04T00:00:00
Location: Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce E. McKay of Derry, New Hampshire, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce left this world on November 29, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Clough and Anne Clough (MacKenzie); her son Douglas McKay; and her husband Douglas McKay. She is survived by: her sons, Kevin McKay (Donna), Barry McKay (Joanne) and James McKay (Jill Lack); her grandchildren, Ben McKay, Curtis McKay, Will McKay and Jenna McKay; and her brothers, Albert Clough and David Clough (Laura). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium (15 Birch St, Derry, NH 03038). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium
15 Birch St, Derry, NH 03038

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Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium
15 Birch St, Derry, NH 03038

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“So sorry for your loss Kevin, Barry and Jamie and family. Uncle Dougie and Auntie Joyce to me were the perfect couple. They loved their boys and each other. Your mom had strength of character to carry on after such great lose of a son husband and her parents and sibling. She made you all proud to have her in your life. Much Sympathy Brenda and Gary Pickett And Auntie Roberta McDaniel”

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