Griffith, Joyce Elaine (Mault), 78, of Ashland Ma, formerly of Rochester, NY passed away on Monday, May 15th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Lowell Griffith. Joyce was an accomplished pianist. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends in the Adirondacks at the camp which she and her husband Lowell built. Joyce attended Heidelberg College and was a former member of Dewey Avenue Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son, Gareth Lowell Griffith of Greece, NY, one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and William Macdonald of Ashland, MA; and one daughter, Pamela Griffith Kokosa of Hollis, NH. She will be dearly missed by her 8 grandchildren: James, Brianne and Kate Macdonald, Michael, Crystal and Brittany Griffith, and Danny and Jonathan Kokosa. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Doris Mault. She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews and by her closest friends June and Dick Becker. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Willard and Marie Griffith. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Matarese Funeral Home, (www.mataresefuneral.com), 325 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721.