Joyce Canavally

Loudonville – Joyce Canavally, 72, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday April 25, 2014 after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, she is the daughter of the late Edmond and Dorothy Rogers.

Joyce worked at Siena College in the food service industry, before retiring in 2012, after many years of dedicated service to the students and faculty. She enjoyed too travel, especially the annual trips to Aruba with her husband Bill, where they have met so many friends through the years. However, what Joyce enjoyed most of all was being a mother and grandmother.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years William J. Canavally; her children, Damon, Kyle, and Kristin; and her cherished grandchildren, Devin, Isabella, Kyle Jr., Alexis, Kameron, and Connor. Joyce will also be dearly missed by her friends from Aruba, the Siena community, and all of her friends throughout the Capital District.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Joyce's name to Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Joyce on Wednesday April 30th at St. Mary's Chapel at Siena College at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home on Tuesday April 29th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.