Joyce M. Paluck, 88

DOVER - Joyce M. Paluck of Dover, formerly of Elizabeth, N.J., died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in her home. She was 88.

Mrs. Paluck was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Linden, N.J., daughter of the late Auggie and Caroline MacDonald.

She enjoyed watching game shows, doing crossword puzzles, reading romance novels, and playing Kismet and bingo. She also greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James "Jim" Paluck on Jan. 27, 1997; three sons, Elmer Henriksen, George Henriksen and James Henriksen; two daughters-in-law, Pat Henriksen and Debbie Henriksen; two grandsons, Douglas Henriksen and Skippy Aukamp; and her kitty, Baby.

She is survived by six daughters, Patricia Messinger and her fiance Keith Budler of Dover, Joyce Chaudruc of New Jersey, Carol Craney and Mary Hodes, both of South Carolina, Marris Lang of Florida, and the Rev. Margaret Long of New Hampshire; three sons, William Henriksen and Bruce Henriksen, both of New Jersey and Kenneth Henriksen of Pennsylvania; a son-in-law, George Messinger of Ohio; a brother, Allen MacDonald of New Jersey; her grandchildren, George and Filomena Messinger of Dover, James and Nancy Messinger of Bear, Trish and Heath Nixon of Dover, Gary and Sirena Messinger of Milford, Willie Mills, Eddie Mills and Juliana Henriksen, all of New Jersey, Vinnie Gervasi of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Henriksen of New Jersey, Louis Henriksen of South Carolina, and Peggy Lynn Henriksen and Sandra Henriksen, both of Florida; her great-grandchildren, Maritza Messinger, George Messinger, Allen Messinger, Amethyst Messinger, Amber Messinger, Alexandria Osborne, Seth Thomas, Kristina Messinger, Timmy Messinger, Dale Messinger, Skyler Stoner, and Grace Mills; her childhood friend from 3rd grade, Vivian Roberts of Florida; a very dear and special family friend, Steven Pappetti of New Jersey; and a host nieces, nephews, additional family and friends.

Memorial services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus St., Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier.

Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Veterans Chapter.