Joyce E. Reisch

Mrs. Joyce E. Reisch, 78, of 11 Corbin Ave., Gorham, NH passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lincoln, NH on March 21, 1933 the daughter of Frederick and Florence (Strickland) Corrigan and resided in Gorham for most of her life. On October 11, 1952, she married Quentin N. Reisch in Jacksonville, FL. She was a waitress at the Golden Lunch, Armands Drive In and Ruels Restaurant for many years. She loved playing cards with her family and friends and also loved to knit and make quilts. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her husband. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Quentin N. Reisch of Gorham, NH; her son Russell Reisch and wife Laurie of Berlin, NH; her daughter Laurie J. Legere and companion David Roy of Gorham, NH; her grandsons Brandon Reisch and wife Katarina of North Conway, NH and Shayne Reisch of Berlin, NH; her granddaughters Stacy Legere and companion Mike Wach of Berlin, NH and Holly Legere of Upper Marlboro, MD; her great-grandchildren Ivan and Anya Reisch of Berlin, NH; her brother Wallace Corrigan and wife Janet of Gorham, NH; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Helen Bunny Bilodeau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday June 17, 2011 at 9 AM at Holy Family Church in Gorham, NH. Interment will be in the Lary Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham, NH on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Flowers are acceptable or a donation may be made in her memory to a charity of ones choice.