Joy (Cosker) Gainey, 73, of Farmington and Tamarac, FL, beloved wife of Dennis Gainey for 52 years, died, September 29, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born October 11, 1937 in Hartford the daughter of the late James and Thelma (Nesbit) Cosker. Joy lived in West Hartford all of her life attending West Hartford Schools and graduated from Hall High School class of 1955 where she was a star athlete excelling in swimming and diving. She retired from Claims and Credit after many years of faithful service. Joy enjoyed her retirement years in Florida with Denny where she became an excellent golfer. She loved spending time with family and friends. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving son Scott and his wife Betsey. She also leaves her greatest joy her beloved grandchildren, Paige, Bradan and Brett and her sister-in-law Maureen Gainey. She was predeceased by her brother Barry Cosker. The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey Kamarad and staff and Joy's team of compassionate and skilled caregivers from Vitas Innovative Hospice Care. The funeral will be Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 10 a.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield with the Rev. Dana Hallenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call Tuesday, October 4th, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 628 Hebron Ave. # 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com