Joyce M. Fitzpatrick Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce M. Fitzpatrick of Grand Ledge passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 25, 2017. Joyce was born September 22, 1943 in Alpena to the late Joseph and Jane (Romel) Henski. She had 15 brothers and sisters as graduated from Alpena Catholic Central in 1961. Joyce married the love of her life Larry E. Fitzpatrick on June 25, 1966 and they had three wonderful children. Joyce was an artistic and creative person. She was also a great cook and enjoyed getting the family together around a meal and she made sure nobody went hungry. Joyce loved her grandchildren and she had a special place in her heart for each one of them. She is survived by children; Jody (Todd) Naylor, Jenee(Matt) St. Germain and Larry (Cathy); grandchildren, Emily, Todd II, Alexander, Olivia, Sophia, Dominic and Nathalie; siblings, Geraldine (Clare) Kaiser, Daniel (Geneva) Henski, Lori (Don) Chenoweth and John (Debbie) Henski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry E. who passed away April 19, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 30, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church by Father James Fitzpatrick. Rite of Committal will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m and 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Thursday. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917.

Joyce M. Fitzpatrick

September 22, 1943 - March 25, 2017