Joy died in Hospice after a brief illness. She leaves behind her daughters, Lora-Beth and Arleigh, and her beloved grandchildren Jessica (Jim), Eva, and Evan (Lauren). Joy was predeceased by her brothers Arthur and Bill, her sons David and John, and her husband Rod.
Born Nina Joy Cooke in Edmonton post-World War One, Joy lived through the depression, married at the end of World War Two, and had four children in the baby boom that followed. She moved to Vancouver in 1941 and to Victoria in 1960.
Joy was a wonderful homemaker; she took great pleasure in producing nice things for her family and friends. She created beautiful clothes and crafts, delicious food, and a warm and inviting home and garden. These skills were used to help others as well, as she taught courses through community education. Joy was also active in local politics and community development.
Joy viewed life through the lens of a poet. She wrote prolifically all her life – poems, short stories, columns, and magazine articles. She was also an accomplished photographer.
A warm, kind, and generous person, Joy, will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 1:30 – 4 pm at the Pender Ballroom in the Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Victoria Hospice would be much appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I was 11 years old when we moved next door to Rod and Joy’s beautiful home on the waterfront in View Royal. One day, Joy looked over the fence and asked me a question……. “do you want a job” she said.
Well……. I cut their lawns and worked in her beautiful garden for several years. She taught me so much. But the biggest lesson was her kindness. Joy was so kind and loving. I later went on to graduate from UBC in Landscape Architecture. I have my own design company and design projects around North America. I know I got my inspiration from Joy Trail when she asked “ do you want a job” ❤️
I always loved her, and send her daughters a big hug. Thank you Joy Trail for impacting my life in a truly special way.
Joy brought so much happiness to all of us! She will be deeply missed but always remembered for her kindness, sweet smile and for the love she shared with others. Treasure your memories, especially of her laughter! She raised an amazing family and we can see her in each of you! She was such an inspiration and weathered many storms with grace, strength and courage. We hope you will find comfort in the many happy memories you shared together. The love she felt for her family will never die. Please know that she is forever in our hearts.
With much love and sincere condolences from Rosemary Symington, Stephanie, Rebecca and Tyler, Maria and Hans Gapmann