Dorothy Joyce Pascoe was born in Millthorpe hospital in April 1940, the eldest child of Les and Norma Kingdom. Joyce had three siblings Enid, Bruce and Ross. Joyce was educated in Millthorpe and Orange being a prefect in her final year at school. Joyce completed three years at Orange Technical College in Textile and Design, winning a State competition in her first year. Joyce met Geoff Pascoe at a church function and they were married at Millthorpe Methodist church in April 1961. They had three children Stephen, David and Margaret. Joyce became involved in Millthorpe CWA in February 1960. In 1997 in Adelaide, Joyce was appointed National Treasurer of CWA of Australia, held it for three years. Joyce was a church organist for 34 years and church congregation secretary for 24 years. She also worked with the church women’s fellowship for 36 years. Joyce loved to sing and she sang with the Orange City Choir for two years and played the leading female role in the musical ‘High Jinks’.
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Joyce was awarded: Life member of Parent and Citizen Association. Blayney Shire Citizen of the Year on Australia Day 1990. Member of the Order of Australia AM June 2003. Life Membership of Country Women’s Association November 2004. Certificate of Appreciation Millthorpe Museum June 2011. Life Membership Millthorpe Museum December 2016. State CWA Judge in both Handicraft and Cookery.
She always found time for her grandchildren, teaching them cooking, basic sewing and to play on the piano and organ. In 1994 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After several months in Sydney receiving treatment, she returned home, regained her strength and went on living life to the fullest.
Five years ago the battle began again and she gave her best, but this was one battle she was unable to overcome. The family would like t thank those who have called with support, visited, cooked food and have helped them during her care at home in the past weeks.
Thank you to the wonderful people in Orange Palliative Care, Occupational Therapy, Hemcare and Community Nurses.
