Joan M. Boyt Obituary (2012)

CHELMSFORD-Joan M. (Griffin) Boyt, 70, a resident of Chelmsford, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. She was the wife of E. Bernard Boyt. Joan was born in Cambridge, MA on October 6, 1941 and was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Connors) Griffin. Joan was raised in Cambridge and Somerville and attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Brighton, graduating in 1959. Upon graduation, she entered the order of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. After completion of her training, she began her teaching career on Long Island, NY. Joan spent 10 years as a nun before returning home and attending UMASS Lowell where she obtained her Masters Degree in Education. For the next 28 years, Joan taught at the elementary level in Chelmsford Public Schools. In addition to her husband, Bernard, Joan is survived by five step-children; Karen Simpson and Teri Toubeau of Norfolk, MA, Gary Boyt and his wife Lisa (Morris) Boyt of Bellingham, MA, Elden B. Boyt, Jr. of Franklin, MA and Lisa Lamoureux and her husband John of Pelham, NH. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, Roy Griffin of Billerica, and Robert Griffin of Cambridge, and one sister Jeanie Griffin of Somerville. She is predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Cauley and Sister Robertine Griffin. She was very active socially, had many friends and enjoyed spending time with her family. Visiting hours on Sunday 2 to 6 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9 oclock at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. For those who desire, memorial donations in Joans name may be made to the Emerson Healthcare Foundation Bethke Cancer Center, 133 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742, or to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mission Advancement, 345 Belden Hill Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Visitation June 10, 2012 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information June 11, 2012 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location St. Patrick Cemetery 1251 Gorham Street Lowell, MA 01852