Orange, MA - Joyce H. Brigham.86, of Derby, died Sunday, January 26th at her son's home in Massachusetts following  a brief illness.

Joyce was born April 15th, 1938, in Newport, the daughter of the late Vernie (Nellie) Smith.  She was also predeceased by two brothers Dale & Vernon Smith,  She married John W. Brigham on September 26, 1959, who predeceased her on December 28, 2008.

Joyce graduated from Newport High School, class of 1956 and enjoyed planning her High School reunions with her classmates. She was also a graduate of Houle's Beauty Academy in Manchester, NH.  She owned beauty salons in Newport for over 45 years.    Joyce was a lifelong resident of the area and was a lifelong congregant of the United Church of Newport. Joyce volunteered at North Country Hospital for several years after her retirement and belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary in Newport.  She loved to travel, spending winters in Myrtle Beach, SC until her husband's death.  She enjoyed reading, knitting and loved her pets. She treasured everything about living on Lake Memphremagog with her family.

She is survived by her four children: Allen (Joyce) Brigham of Waukesha, Wisconsin, John D. Brigham and his companion Jill Woodworth of Orange, MA, Eric Brigham of Calais, Janna Brigham and her companion Tim Cummings of Rutland, her very special nephew Steven Shoff of Montpelier. She is further survived by five grandchildren: Jessica Elie, Kayla Cannavo, Jake Brigham, Cassandra and Caleb "CJ" Brigham, six great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews.

Joyce's wish was to have a private memorial service at the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery

Donations in Joyce's memory can be sent to: Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue in Burlington, VT  05401

Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home has been entrusted with Joyce's arrangements.