OBITUARIES

Joy D. Bishop, 94

12/07/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Joy D. Bishop, 94, formerly of North Adams, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Westview Nursing Center in Bedford, Ind., on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Joy was comforted by her family.

Joy was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., on March 3, 1928, daughter of Fitzwilliam and Beatrice Dassler Dalrymple. She graduated from Albert Leonard High School in New Rochelle in 1946 and from what was then North Adams State College in 1988.

She raised her family in North Adams, and was well-known in the community, where she was involved in many activities and causes. Joy was a 60-year Third Order of the Carmelites member.

Her husband, Max A. Bishop, died on June 25, 1971.

She leaves 12 children, Betsy Bishop of North Adams; Ed Bishop of Hancock; James H. Bishop of Hyde Park, N.Y.; Joy Cardinal of Avoca, Ind.; Annie Petty, Tom Bishop, Mrs. Stephanie Jones, Max A Bishop and Joseph M. Bishop, all of Bedford; Mary T. Bishop of Bowling Green, Ind.; John P. Bishop of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Helen M. Bishop of Hainesville, Ill., their spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Three sisters predeceased her.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Celebration of Life will be held at 1075 Main St., Williamstown, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Action.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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To all of the Bishop family, Sending condolences and love to all of you. I worked with Joy at Elder Services. She had so much energy and was full of life. She helped a lot of people in our community, and affected many people in a positive way. May she enjoy eternal peace, love and joy with her loved ones on the other side. With love Chris and Eleanor
from: Eleanor Derby Kilfoyle	on: 12-18-2022

JOY was definitely very active in our community. I met her while working at N.B. community action. Her energy was unstoppable. She made great homemade soup , amongst her other contributions . JOY truly made a positive difference in many peoples lives. She will be remembered by many Your work is done, JOY, God bless you , and Thank You for being the vehicle of hope and help to countless people in need.
from: Darlene Mancini	on: 12-15-2022

I first met the Bishop family when I coached John in basketball when he was a student at McCann. John’s determination and high character indicated to me the high quality family that he belonged to. I only met Joy through John, and knowing she raised 12 children makes her a stand out in my mind. John and I stay in contact, and I know Joy will be dearly missed by her family and many others. She left quite a legacy. Ed Noel
from: Ed Noel	on: 12-13-2022

Betsy, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Although it wasn’t a surprise it’s always a shock when the end comes. I am praying for your family.
from: Maureen Moore	on: 12-12-2022

Betsy, sending condolences to you and your entire family. May your mom's memory be a blessing to you all.
from: Kate Gigliotti	on: 12-12-2022

Betsy, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My your memories sustain you during this very sad time. Chris Naughton
from: Chris Naughton	on: 12-12-2022

My most sincere condolences to all Joy’s family. I was very sad & sorry to learn of her death. Always knew Joy to be a most community-minded person, a contributor.??
from: Diane Parsons	on: 12-10-2022

John and the entire Bishop family, May your memories of your Mom keep her spirit alive.
from: Diane Crosier	on: 12-10-2022

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