Joyce S. (Ure) Tillinghast, 80, of Elaine Street, Pawcatuck, passed away at her home on March 18, 2022. She was the wife of the late Eugene Preston Tillinghast.
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Grace Ure.
Joyce was a domestic worker in Watch Hill for many years and was a member of the Westerly Senior Center. A talent for crafting, she also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, baking, traveling, puzzles and playing cards on Saturday night.
She leaves three children, Tammy Canny and her husband Danny, Kim Tillinghast and Jason Tillinghast, all of Westerly; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by two sisters, Lynda Paulette and Valerie Estelle.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-6pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Funeral service and burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com