WILLIAMSTOWN – Joy Renfrew, 91, of Williamstown, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Joy was born on February 11, 1935, in Barre City, the youngest of eight children born to William and Josie Marion (Harvey) Renfrew. She attended local schools.

Throughout her life, Joy lived in several communities throughout Central Vermont, including Chelsea, Barre, and Calais, before eventually making her home in Williamstown. She worked at Ethan Allen Furniture and later as a machine operator at GW Plastics before retiring.

Joy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially family picnics and gatherings. She loved gardening during the summer months and especially looked forward to the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas were her favorites, and she took great pleasure in decorating for the holidays. She also cherished the dogs and cats that shared her home throughout the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings, Hilda Collins, June Davenport, Ella Renfrew, Marion Coburn, William Renfrew, Alexander Renfrew and Esden Renfrew.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, 1589 VT Route 14 South, East Montpelier, VT 05651.

A celebration of Joy's life will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, VT.