Shrewsbury – Joyce J. (Lindquist) Bellerose, 84, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Christopher House of Worcester, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leonard C. Bellerose, who passed in 2018.
She leaves her cherished sister, Phyllis J. DeNitti; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and many wonderful friends. Joyce was predeceased by her siblings, Philip Lindquist, Virginia Samra, and her twin sister, June McMahon.
Joyce was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Gustav and Anna L. (Hunter) Lindquist. She was raised in Worcester, and graduated from Commerce High School. She and Leonard were married on May 21, 1977, in their home parish of Saint Mary’s in Shrewsbury, where they settled to begin their life together.
Joyce had a lengthy career as a Legal Secretary for the Norton Company in Worcester. She was part of the travel group at Norton’s, in which she planned many trips for the company employees. She dedicated forty years of hard work before she retired.
In her free time, Joyce loved crafting, and planning trips for her entire family. She was a Reiki Master for several years, which she so enjoyed.
Joyce was very devoted to her Catholic faith, and was very active in Saint Mary’s Parish. She taught CCD, served as a Eucharistic Minister, and served many funerals alongside her husband. Joyce was also a member of the Ladies Benevolent Society at the First Congregational Church of Boylston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mary’s Church, 22 Summer Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (or via Online Giving – please select Memorial Donation from the dropdown list).
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joyce’s family between 4 – 7 PM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at St. Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury, with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.