Carolyn "Joyce" Marra, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie died peacefully on March 10th, with her son Dana by her side. She was just shy of 84.

She is survived by her two sons, "Padoue" George Edward Marra III, and his wife, Maria, and Dana Marra and his wife, Amanda. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Kiersten, Brandon, Breanna, Kimberly, Christopher, Grace and Kelsey; and great-grandsons, Axel and Sawyer.

"Mutter," as she was named by her grandson, Michael, was a doting grandmother and her grandchildren were the joy of her life. They will remember her best by the adventures she curated and the many crafts created for and made together. Oh, and not to forget the many life lessons and advice given them around her dining or crafting table.

Joyce was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend, community advocate and proud longtime member of the UU Fellowship of Poughkeepsie. She enjoyed crafting in her extensive craft room (fun fact-she turned her 1 bedroom into her craft room and had her bed in the living room), traveling (Maine had her heart), eating out with friends and sitting around the table catching up on everyone's lives.

"Joyous," as she was nick-named by a loved classmate's father, was a proud graduate of Mount St. Mary's Academy and a loved and valued member of the Roosevelt High School Class of 1958. She had just attended her 50th high school reunion much to her delight. Joyce lived a long and full life. Her wonderful sense of humor and joy for life will be remembered by all.

In keeping with Joyce's wishes, cremation has already taken place.

It was Joyce's wish that family and friends come together to celebrate her life, as would've been done upon her 85th birthday in 2025. As such, a celebration of life gathering will be announced via invite for her birthday month of May, 2024 as soon as arrangements have been made. We will toast "cheers" to our dear Mutter's life with margaritas and sangria and much, much "JOY."

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand – CHEERS Joyce.

Arrangements are by Sweet's Funeral Home, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit Joyce's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.