Joyce Dearwester, 85 passed on peacefully September 7, 2013. Survived by her loving family; husband John, sons James, Michael, John and Timothy Dearwester. Devoted Grandmother of Michael, Christopher, Reagan and Christian Dearwester. Also survived by eight nephews and one niece. Joyce was born in Cleveland, Ohio and met her husband John at Miami University. They moved to Cincinnati in 1952 where they ended up living in Finneytown for 46 years. Joyce and John were long time members of Maketewah Country Club, where they had many close friends. Joyce was a devoted wife, a great mother, a beautiful person and will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be on Wednesday September 11, 2013 at Gilligan Funeral Home at 8225 Montgomery Rd. and Galbraith from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday September 12, at St. Gertrudes Catholic Church at 9:30 AM. Condolences may be expressed at GILLIGANFUNERALHOMES.com

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gilligan Funeral Home 3734 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati 45226, United States

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Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:30 AM St Gertrude Church 8221 Miami Avenue Cincinnati 45243, United States