GANSEVOORT – Joyce Brileya Mattison, 89 a resident of Gansevoort, passed away do to complications of congestive heart failure on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born October 17, 1933, in Orwell, VT. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Leona (Allard) Brileya.
Joyce graduated from Whitehall Central High School in 1952. She married Warren J Needham in 1955. She spent several years as a stay-at-home mom to their six children and two of their (many) grandchildren.
On June 21, 1990, she married Ellis Mattison Sr.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was known for making “the best” potato salad north of the Mason-Dixon line.
She enjoyed playing cards with friends and spending summer months in Vermont at the Patterson family camp on Fern Lake.
As well as visiting the coast of Maine on a moment’s notice. Joyce enjoyed a good road trip.
In 2018, Joyce reconnected with her long-lost son’s family the Brigham’s and discovered three wonderful grandchildren and their families.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Ellis Mattison Sr. Her son(s) Daniel Needham and John Brigham, a grandson Billy Jo Youns. Several sisters and brother, Doris, Rita, Fredia, Janet, Donald, Jack, Roger and Wayne. Son in Law Larry Cook.
She is survived by her children, Susan Needham, Cynthia Cook, Michael Needham (Tracy), Deborah Needham (partner Paul), Eric Needham; and grandson, Gary Needham (Jamie); her brothers Bob, Chester, and Jack; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Joyce will be missed by all including her lifelong friends, Patrica Haynes and family, the Hathaway family and Larry Grey,
There will be no calling hours at Joyce’s request.
Please join us on November 19, 2022, at 1 to 4 pm for a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in South Glens Falls.
The family would like to thank Saratoga County Meals on Wheels, Saratoga County Sheriff Dept., Gansevoort/Moreau EMS, and the staff at Glens Falls Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, any donations on Joyce’s behalf can be made to Saratoga County Meals on Wheels 152 West High St Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Saratoga County SPCA, P.O. Box 64, Rexford, NY 12148.