Joy, William “Bill” S.

William “Bill” S. Joy had his wishes honored by dying at home on March 10, 2022. A man of integrity, quiet but strong, Bill lived side by side with his wife, Patricia Joy, “Trish” to only him, for nearly 66 years, with most of it on the top of a wooded hill surrounded by forests, ponds, and streams. Although Bill was a successful entrepreneur, owning and running Hartford Hospital Radio Systems until he sold it for retirement, his passions wereexploring the natural world around him, traveling to and camping in the treasures of the US National Parks; creating a haven at his home for his family, welcoming friends and animals alike; and sharing the Adirondack camp which he built at Raquette Lake with all who were hearty enough to “rough it.” Bill uniquely lived a life where plenty was always enough, purposeful hard work yielded fulfillment, and life’s true bounty was in family and friends, to whom he fully and freely gave. Born October 15, 1925 and raised in West Hartford, Bill attended Hall High School and Bentley College and was a champion professional duckpin bowler. He met the light of his life, Trish, a nurse at Hartford Hospital, and they married on June 25, 1956. They moved to Granby where Bill created worlds of joy for their three children and their friends, as well as for their grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia, their daughters, Leslie J. Massa and Barbara J. Wetzel, and their husbands, Mark Massaand Mark Wetzel. He is predeceased by their son, Keith Joy. Bill is also survived by Keith’s wife, Melissa Joy. He leaves behind his grandchildren Kevin (Caroline) and Jenny; Michael and Barbara; and Abigail (Drew), Liza (Brian), and Rosalie; as well as his great grandson, Thomas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date on their Granby property. In lieu of flowers, support your cherished nature-based cause or honor him by seeing him in a storm rolling out over the valley, hearing him in the crackling of a bonfire, feeling his presence as you would a gentle wind. HayesHuling & Carmon Funeral Home of Granby has care of the arrangements. For condolences please visit www. carmonfuneralhome.com