Joyce (Johnston) Robinson

Joyce (Johnston) Robinson, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts. She had bravely lived with dementia for many years. During her final year, Joyce was cared for at Methuen Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Care in Methuen, MA. Born on January 21, 1939, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Joyce was the daughter of Alwin Sr. and Helen (Nelson) Johnston. She attended Fitchburg High School, where she distinguished herself as Vice President of her 1957 graduating class. Joyce’s dedication to her studies was evident in the numerous awards she received, including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizenship Award as well as several other scholastic honors. Joyce later moved to Pepperell, MA, where she began raising her family with her high school sweetheart and husband of 47 years, Edward T. Robinson. Committed to personal growth, Joyce continued her education in Accounting, Bookkeeping, and software applications at Rivier College and New Hampshire Vocational Technical College. While pursuing her studies, she worked in several Executive Administrative roles within engineering departments at NEC Technologies, Veryfine Products, Rockwell International, Raytheon Company, and LMI Technologies, remaining there until her retirement. After retiring in 1997, Joyce and Ed embarked on a creative journey together, presenting a two-person show featuring Joyce’s photography and Ed’s paintings. Joyce’s talent as a photographer was recognized at many art shows, including: The Greater Gardner Art Association Show, Leominster Art Association Show, Fitchburg Art Museum’s 71st Regional Exhibition of Art, and the National Plastics Center & Museum in Leominster, where she earned awards for her work. Joyce was deeply engaged in her community. In 1970, she served as Vice President and later Treasurer of the Friends of the Pepperell Library. In 1978, she was the Founder and Treasurer of the N.H. Mycological Society. Joyce lived with joy and energy, relishing time in nature through walks, golfing, gardening, and fishing. Joyce was a daily visitor at the Pepperell Senior Center, where she formed lasting friendships and enjoyed a vibrant social life. Her passions included dancing, listening to music, and watching The Patriots football games on Sundays with her husband and sons. Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward T. Robinson, and her brother, Alwin Johnston Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Scott T. Robinson and wife Cheryl DeRocher of Pepperell, MA, and Eric F. Robinson and wife Cheryl Desjardin of Ayer, MA; her granddaughter, Katelyn Robinson; and her brother, David Johnston and wife Nancy of South Carolina. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and friends of Methuen Village for their care and support. Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashoba Conservation Trust, P.O. Box 188, Pepperell, MA 01463.

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Joyce (Johnston) Robinson

January 21, 1939 - September 5, 2025