Joyce Ann Beirholm

LUNENBURG - Joyce A. (England) Beirholm, 58 of 18 Wilderwood Ave., Lunenburg, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 while visiting family in Florida. She was born in Leominster, on April 15, 1951, the daughter of the late George J. and the late Irene (St. Cyr) England. Joyce grew up in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School with the class of 1969. She first worked at Kingman Plastics for several years and then went on to work at New England Business in Groton for 15 years she retired in 1997. Joyce loved playing Bingo, traveling to Las Vegas and enjoyed life to the fullest. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Carl W. Beirholm Jr.; one sister, Elaine Freeman of Brandon, FL; her nephew and godson, Jeremy Weikel of Leominster; and her best friend, Heather Gleason of Lunenburg. She was predeceased by her sister, Judy Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00 am in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday, May 10, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker St., Leominster. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.simardfuneralhome.com. Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker Street, Leominster is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });