NEWTON, N.H. - Mrs. Joyce Angela (LaFrance) McNulty 57, of Newton, New Hampshire, beloved wife of Michael McNulty, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Lennon) LaFrance. She was raised and educated in Pelham, NH and was a graduate of Pelham High School. She continued her education at Northern Essex Community College earning her Associates Degree in Medical Coding. A dedicated and loyal professional, Joyce was currently the DRG Validator at Lawrence General Hospital. She was revered for her professional acumen and her ability to mentor and shepherd young professionals. She was a joy to work alongside and a vital member of the Work family at Lawrence General Hospital. Professionally she was active member in the American Health Information Management Association and helped foster positive change throughout her professional community. A loving wife, mother, sister and aunt, Joyce loved and lived life to the fullest. She and her beloved husband and best friend Michael were active members of the Swift Diamond Snow Mobile Club, the Merrimack Valley Boating Association and the Littleton A.T.V. and Recreational Club. They enjoyed the outdoors together and made many friends along the way. She had a deep passion for German Shephard Canines and was an active and outstanding member of the German Shepard community. Every canine companion she loved over the years was an immediate member of her family.

Above all else in her life family was always paramount. Her love of her husband, daughter, and entire family was most evident in her happiness while in their presence. When a family member was in need, Joyce was the first one there to assist in any capacity. She loved being a mom and truly shared in the joys of her daughter and beloved stepchildren. Her life was full of love given and received. Joyce will forever be cherished in the hearts of her family and friends. Joyce is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Michael McNulty, her darling daughter, Molly Anne McNulty of Newton, NH. As well as her loving stepchildren Michael P. McNulty of Danvers, John P. McNulty of Salem, Angela Marie Sullivan and her husband Patrick of Framingham, and Louis C. McNulty of Danvers, her sister, Anne Marie Howe and her husband Charles of Goshen, Ct, several nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral will be held in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers, Thursday, February 6th at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours Wednesday, February 5th from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Joyce's memory to The JoAnne M. Sullivan Memorial Fund 18 Aberdeen Rd. Framingham, MA 01701. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com