Canandaigua: Joyce N. Manzer age 75 years, of Canandaigua, NY formerly of Phoenix and Liverpool, NY died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. She was born in Windsor, NY, December 11, 1932 the daughter of Eddie L. and Esther R. DeVaul Ottman. Prior to retirement, she was employed as the office manager at the Robert Bonney Agency in Baldwinsville, NY.

Joyce’s great loves were her family and friends. She was always there for those she loved, and she always took care of them. Other things that brought joy into her life were her collections of designer teddy bears and antique and reproduction dolls, traveling and sightseeing, and country and western music. She enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, who equally adored her.

After her retirement, Joyce spent time each week volunteering at the Syracuse Nursing Home and really loved spending time with her special friends there. When the time came that she needed care herself, she lived for a time at Horizons Assisted Living Facility in Canandaigua and at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center, where she earned the nickname “Sparky”.

Joyce was a special light in the lives of many. She will be greatly missed and carried in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her children, John Grant and Jean Grant both of Florida. Step-children, Alan (Janice) Manzer of Phoenix, NY, Roseanne (Ray) Breidigan of Muir,PA, Barbara Coomber of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Nancy (Jim) Manzer Vollbrecht of Vienna, Virginia. 11 grandchildren, Amy, Reasa, John,Jr., Tara, Angel, Matthew, Jesse, Benjamin, Zachary, Cecelia, and Nathan. 8 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Frances (Norman) Wilmot, Doris Matthews, and Lois White all of Florida. Brothers, Carl (Beverly) Ottman of Johnson City, NY and Bruce (Florence) Ottman of Johnson City, NY. several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Graveside services will be held in the Windsor Village Cemetery, Windsor, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home,Inc. Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com