Obituary of Joyce C. Grounds

JOYCE C. GROUNDS Colonie-Joyce C. Grounds, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's, in Albany with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on April 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William Francis and Viola (Knapp) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Colonie High School. Joyce was married to Harold "Harry" Grounds, Jr. on August 1, 1959, and the two shared a devoted union of 55 years together prior to her passing. Joyce was a claims processor for 25 years for the Travelers Insurance Company in Colonie. She had a love for needlepoint, sewing, ceramics as well as camping. Joyce was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church in Latham. In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her loving children: Charlene M. (Chuck) McFee of Fairport, NY, Michelle A. (Steve) Fallon of Westwood, MA. She was "Nan" to her five cherished grandchildren Brittany and Laura McFee, Stephen, Erin and Brian Fallon; she was the sister of William F. (the late Marcia) Kennedy, Jr. of Altamont, James (Charlotte) Kennedy of Clifton Park and Joan (George) Schrieber of Vero Beach, FL. She was the sister-in-law of Bill Ruhl and Lou (Sue) Grounds and beloved aunt to several nieces and nephews. Joyce is predeceased by her sons, Darrin Robert and Joseph Maxwell Grounds, and her sister, Jean Ruhl. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 5-7 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Funeral Services will be celebrated on Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Fr. Anthony Barratt officiating. Interment will take place in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Colonie. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.