LYNN — Joyce A. Smith, age 64, of Lynn, died Tuesday in Salem Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Joseph C. Smith, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Raised in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary Titus. She had lived in Lynn for more than 30 years.
Joyce had worked as a baker for various Stop and Shop locations for 25 years. She loved Revere Beach and enjoyed crocheting. She was a member of an Antique Car club and loved driving her 1967 Lincoln Continental. Her greatest joy came from being with her family and spending time with her dogs.
In addition to her husband, she leaves three daughters and their spouses; Victoria and Joseph Lessard of Westfield, Maine, Laura Saulnier and Christie Plano of Peabody, and Pamela and David Long of Lynn; seven grandchildren; Tabitha Rosario, Jamey Lessard, Andrew Lessard, Joseph Rosario, Patrick Lessard, Ariella Long and Iziah Lessard; her great-grandchild; Jayden Carrion; her brother; Daniel Titus, her sister; Gloria Neal; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Victor, Robert and Richard Titus, and Mary Rouse.
Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.