Alma "Lois" Joyce (Giacobbe), 76, of Prince Frederick, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully February 4, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 1938 she was the beloved daughter of Charles Giacobbe and Maryanne Giacobbe (Gorska).

She was married to Martin P. Joyce, Jr. on October 22, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA. Lois retired from the Calvert County Public School System as a library aide. She was an avid reader, devoted dog owner and loving "Grandmom", mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege to know her.

Predeceased by her parents and sister, Adaline Gallager, Lois is survived by her husband of 54 years, Martin P. Joyce, Jr.; her son, Andy M. Joyce and his wife Alana M. Joyce of Kensington, MD. She was the adored grandmother to seven grandchildren - Trevor, Kelsey, Audrey, Ethan, Aidan, Joey and Gemma.

The family will receive friends this Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00p.m. at Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 7185 Benedict Avenue, Benedict, MD. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, P.O. Box 306, Benedict, MD 20612. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home.