HOVEY, JOYCE MARION - The death of Joyce Marion Hovey of Hampton, wife of Jim Hovey occurred peacefully on July 8, 2007 at Saint John Regional Hospital. She was born in Saint John, daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl (Avery) Hodder. Joyce was an active member in her community. She was involved in past years with the Hampton Figure Skating Club, Hampton Seniors Resource Centre, Hampton Medical Centre, Hampton Food Basket, Hampton Tourist Bureau, Reach to Recovery Mastectomy Visitors, Canadian Cancer Society, member of Central Norton United Baptist Church, and the Red Hat Society. Surviving besides her loving husband, Jim; are children, Jeff Hovey, (Joanne), Ottawa, ON, Jennifer Legere (Michael), Saint John, Jon Hovey (Krista), Hampton; six wonderful grandchildren, Ben, Daniel, Matthew, Kaitlyn, Brandon and Ethan; several nieces and nephews. Joyce was predeceased by sisters, Jean Ducalon and Ruth Ann Powell. Resting at Reid's Funeral Home (832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, with visitation Monday 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held Wednesday, 11:00 am at Central Norton United Baptist Church, Bloomfield, with Rev. Mark Leary officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Memorials to Canadian Cancer Society or Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.reidsfh.com