Wed, 05/26/2021 - 7:26pm sarahp JOY BALDWIN SCHWEIZER
MIDDLEBURY Joy Schweizer, born Merry Joyce Baldwin on Oct. 26, 1934, lived up to her name in such extraordinary ways. She spread JOY throughout her life with a special sense of exuberance by expressing her care, generosity, inspiration and an instinctive lure for adventure. She touched so many people over so many decades, it’s hard to fathom the scope of her compassionate reach.
Along with her spouse, Edward Schweizer, their home was always open to their seven children, their many grandchildren, a plethora of friends, extended relatives, ex-spouses, neighborhood kids, and even the occasional troubled teen looking for a hot meal and a temporary shelter. Joy spread a great milky way of positivity throughout her life. She, along with Edward, enthusiastically supported local artists, writers, musicians and theater groups. Their house on Indian Road in Newark, Delaware was the center of a creative u