Joy Dutcher Obituary
The family of Joy Dutcher of Clayton, New York announces her passing on July 29, 2026. Joy, born on June 29, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Dutcher to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harlan Spear and Beatrice Spear (Crispell); her husband Lawrence "Sonny" Dutcher; her siblings, Margaret Schopf and Dean Spear; and her daughter-in-law Trisha Dutcher.
She is survived by: her children, Robin Whitcomb (Joseph), Lawrence Dutcher, Michael Dutcher (Donna), Wayne Dutcher, Christopher Dutcher and Bondilyn Jolly (Ethan); her grandchildren, Matthew Whitcomb (Jessica Hermann), Kimberly Tidwell, Diane Bradley, Lauren Dutcher, Kristin Dutcher, Autumn Dutcher, Peta Jolly, Lincoln Jolly, Shauna Powers Vidaure (Michael), April Saxon, Brionna Atkins (Jarrel Longino) and Nicholas Atkins; her great grandchildren, Gabriel Tidwell, Christopher Nealey, Aria Longino, Evelyn Bradley, Alice Bradley, Frey Letton, Crow Letton, Cole Riek, Ryan Vidaure, Riley Vidaure, Brycen Vidaure and Dylan Burzynski; and her sister Janice Goncalves.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Clayton United Methodist Church (324 John St, Clayton, NY 13624).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local Hospice program, in honor of the cause that meant so much to her.
