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Patricia M. “Trish” Joyal

DOLLAR BAY – Patricia M. “Trish” Joyal, 52, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at UP Health System-Portage, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 13, 1964, in Hancock, to Charles Teliin and Joanne Mandoli.

Trish graduated in 1982 from Houghton High School and attended Suomi College in Hancock, receiving an Associate’s degree in computer technology.

Trish worked at the former D&N Bank in Hancock for 16 years and for H&R Block during the tax season. She retired due to ill health.

On August 18, 2001, she was married to Jerry Joyal in Mohawk.

Trish lived life to the fullest. She loved jewelry, going out with family and friends and enjoyed the beauty of the Copper Country. She was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Trish had a heart of gold and put others ahead of herself. She touched the hearts of family and friends with her spirit and her love for life.

Trish is survived by her husband, Jerry of Dollar Bay; sons, Cody Manninen and Steven Joyal, both of Dollar Bay; her mother, Joanne Mandoli of Hancock; two sisters and three brothers, Paula (Tom) Rocco of Houghton, Bob (Mary) Heikkinen of Marquette, Chuck Teliin of Dallas, Texas, Tom Teliin of Houghton and Sarah (Luke) Kurth of Iowa; her father-in-law, Gerald Joyal of Lake Linden; her mother-in-law, Myrna Oja of Dollar Bay; sisters-in-law, Lisa Huuki of Dollar Bay, Donna (Joe) Kotaniemi of Kearsarge; brothers-in-law, Marty (Wendy) Joyal of Gay and Lee Jay Joyal of Dollar Bay; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, many dear friends in Dollar Bay; and her beloved cat, Ringo.

Trish was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Teliin; a brother-in-law, Steven Joyal; and her grandparents.

Trish will be sorely missed and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home in Hancock, with Fr. John Martignon to officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.

Arrangements are being handled by Antila Funeral Service, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at antilafuneral.com.

Patricia M. “Trish” Joyal

Patricia M. “Trish” Joyal, 52, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at UP Health System-Portage following a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home in Hancock, with Fr. John Martignon to officiate.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Antila Funeral Service, Inc. A full obituary will be released Wednesday.