Joy N. (Crowley) Hutchins, of Revere, formerly of Melrose, passed away on October 24, 2015 at the age of 75. Joy was born in Charlestown, MA on December 25, 1939. She was raised in Charlestown by her parents, James Connolly and Helen Crowley. Joy married William P. Hutchins and had their daughter Laura, and raised her in Melrose. Melrose became Joy's home as well, and even after she later moved to Revere, she always considered herself from Melrose. The highlights of Joy's life were her two granddaughters, Emily and Lindsey. She never missed any of their games no matter the weather or how far away she had to travel. She would be seated in the front row. By attending all of these games, Joy became very well known around town and made many friends. Her grandchildren could do no wrong in her eyes and she was proud beyond words. In addition to her family, Joy had an active social life, going to dinner and movies with friends as well as meeting her morning coffee group at Revere Beach every day. She loved Revere Beach, but occasionally throughout the year she would make her way to Ogunquit, ME for a lobster roll. Over the last ten years, Joy also worked as a Nanny for many families around Melrose. Joy was the loving mother of Laura (Hutchins) Cataldo & her husband Christopher of Melrose. Proud grandmother of Emily & Lindsey. Visitation will take place on Wed. Oct. 28, 2015 at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose from 4-7 PM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund Organization c/o Joy Hutchins, PO Box 760695 Melrose, MA 02176.