Joyce Stiles-Tucker is retiring after 44 years as director of the Tisbury Council on Aging.
Senior Center staff held a reception and celebration for her dedication to the town on Thursday, Oct. 19, along with cake.
“It was a very gratifying career that I had,” Stiles-Tucker told The Times on her last day, Friday. “I’ve enjoyed what I have done through the years.”
Stiles-Tucker, born and raised in Tisbury, took the job as director in 1979. At the time, the town’s senior center was operating out of the Annex Building, where the fire station is now. The newer, current center was built in the 1990s.
She told The Times that she took the job a year after graduating from college. She remembers thinking that she would only stay on the job for a couple of years at the time.
“Here I am, 44 years later,” she said.
Stiles-Tucker said that her retirement is a bit bittersweet, as she’ll miss the colleagues and friends she’s made along the way. But she said that on the flip side, she’ll be participating in some of the programs that she has helped support and build over the past four decades: “I learned a lot; I enjoyed working with the people who I worked with.”
Katie Blake is taking over from Stiles-Tucker as the new director.
Many years back I worked with Joyce as a volunteer working with the elders Social Day Program. She was so easy to work with, such a pleasure.
I wish you well on this next leg of your journey, Joyce.
Congratulations Joyce. Job well done
One of the most dedicated people l have ever known!! A well deserved retirement.
Our town has been so fortunate to have had your kindness and dedication for all these years! Wishing you the best Joyce!
A well-deserved congratulations for a job well done! Your dedication to the people you served will be missed indeed!
Well deserved! Enjoy your retirement, Joyce! Thank you for your many years of service in the community.
It was a pleasure to work with Joyce to provide the Senior Day Program a “home” for one day a week.
We enjoyed the time at the Center under the direction of Joyce.
A dedicated woman providing care and support for our elderly population
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