RICHMOND — , 86, of the Alexander Reed Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at his home. John was born in Freeport, N.Y., on August 2, 1932, the son of John and Mabel Joyce.

He always enjoyed baseball and basketball.

John met his wife Jacqueline at Jones Beach in New York, they had just celebrated 63 years of marriage.

John also proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany for two years. He eventually worked and retired from the Drug Enforcement Agency of New York City after 27 years.

John and Jacqui retired in Maine as they love being surrounded by the peace and beauty of the area.

They belonged to St. Ambrose Church in Richmond for 23 years.

John was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Joyce, sisters Rosemary Spencer and husband David, Kathleen Sullivan and husband Tom, brother William Joyce and wife Carol, sons Peter, Kenneth and wife Paula, daughter Kim Joyce, granddaughters Jacqueline and Taylor Capobianco.

Visiting hours will take place on Monday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, November 5 at 1 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Kimball Street, Richmond, Maine.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, Maine.