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Joyce A. Leahy of New York City, formerly of West Roxbury, died suddenly, November 18, 2025. Beloved daughter of John and Dorothy Leahy of West Roxbury. Joyce was born in Boston on September 20, 1953. She is a graduate of Girls Latin School, Harvard University, and New York University School of Law. Before her retirement, she served as an executive vice president for legal affairs at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
She is also survived by her devoted sister, Nancy Shine, and her husband, Kenneth Shine, of Duxbury, her nieces Kate and her husband Zak of Queens, NY, Meghan and her husband Eliott Grover of Millbrook, NY, and her great nephews Jack and Harrison Grover of Millbrook, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, November 25, from 10:00 am to 12 Noon. A prayer service for Joyce will be celebrated at 12 Noon.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's name may be made to the charity of your choice.