WEST WAREHAM – Joyce A. Holen, age 71, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in North Kingstown, RI at the Quonset Naval Base, Joyce was the daughter of the late William E. Holen and the late Jeanne C. (Mroz) Holen.

Joyce was an advocate for children her entire life. She retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, where she was employed as a Licensing Specialist and Supervisor for more than 30 years.

Joyce will be remembered as the most kind and caring person whose devotion to family and friends was paramount. She took pleasure in life's everyday adventures, such as reading, jigsaw puzzle making, being an avid Red Sox fan and enjoying time at her condo, adjacent to the cranberry bog.

Joyce is survived by her sister Nancy E. Desmarais of Fall River, her niece Michelle Nogueira (husband Mark Nogueira Jr.), her nephew Scott Desmarais (wife Jennifer), great niece Kirstyn Nogueira, great nephew Mark Nogueira III, along with lifelong companions and friends Anne Moniz and Nancy Sullivan. She also leaves behind additional extended family members and countless friends whose lives she touched.

Visitation for Joyce will take place on Friday, April 12th from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Church No. Main St., Fall River at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Robeson St., Fall River. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choosing.