Obituary of Joyce G. Laing

LAING- Joyce G. (nee: Greeley) Joyce was the daughter of Harold and Marie Greeley and the older sister of Harold "Skip" Greeley. During the Depression she grew up in Westfield and Gowanda, New York. She moved to Eden as a teenager where she made many of her lifelong friends. She married her high school sweetheart Paul Laing, after she graduated from Fredonia Teacher's College. Following college, she taught at North Collins Elementary and Eden Central Schools. Joyce and Paul raised their family at the Laing homestead on Jennings Road in Eden. They brought up four children; Kathy, Paul, Linda and Brenda. Family was always first and she wanted to be surrounded by those she loved, especially her nine grandchildren and her great granddaughter. As a family, summers were spent and special memories were created at her Chautauqua cottage. Throughout her life she was an active member of many organizations including, Eden United Methodist Church, Up to Date Club and an Erie County Agriculture Society Director. Joyce enjoyed spending time traveling, walking, bicycling and golfing with her special friend Richard Bove. Joyce will always be remembered for her strong faith, warm personality and smiling Irish eyes. Friends invited to call from 7-9 pm on Tuesday and 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Wednesday at the Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church St. Eden,. Funeral service will be held Thursday 11AM from the Eden United Methodist Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Eden United Methodist Church Hunt Chapel Fund 2820 E. Church St. Eden, NY E-condolence on www.LaingFuneralHome.com