Joyce A. Gage

WEBSTER – Joyce A. (Sibley) Gage, 81, of Brodeur Avenue, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Merton “Bud” E. Gage, who died in 2011. She is survived by two children, Eric E. Gage and his wife Heather of Oxford, and Kelly J. Kaminski and her husband Jason of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren, Colin Gage, Emmalisa Kaminski, Caleb Kaminski, Lillyanna Kaminski, and Bentley Gage; three sisters, Janet Lemieux of Fort Pierce, FL, Judith Bowes of Oxford, and Joan Marchand of Webster; and two brothers, James Sibley and Jeffrey Sibley, both of Florida. She was predeceased by a sister, Jean Sibley; and three brothers, John F. Sibley Sr., Joseph Sibley, and Jay Sibley.

She was born in Oxford, daughter of the late Charles W. and Gertrude (Flagg) Sibley, and lived in Oxford before moving to Florida in 2003 and Webster in 2017.

Mrs. Gage worked for Worcester Envelope Company for 25 years, retiring in 2003. Previously, she worked at Stevens Linen in Dudley, American Optical in Southbridge, Thom McCann, and Snyder’s Meat Packing. She enjoyed gardening flowers, fruit, and vegetables. She canned her own food, enjoyed cooking, and loved being a homemaker.

A private graveside service will be held at North Cemetery in Oxford. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.