It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Joy, peacefully at home on May 14, 2011, born May 27, 1922 in Athabasca Alberta.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Norman, brother Jimmy, sisters Gail, Dolores, June, Cecilia, son-in-law, Vittorio, survived by sister Patricia and brother David.
Mom will be deeply missed by her daughters, Judith, Vicki (Herb), Debra (Murray) grandchildren Michele, Kristina (Brook), Delaney, Kirby, and great grand-daughter Sofia.
After Dad’s retirement from the Airforce, Mom enjoyed her career in Cosmetics with Eatons. She was a long-time member of the Victoria Curling Club, Gorge Vale Golf Course and UCW for the Esquimalt United Church.
Mom will always be remembered for being such an excellent Hostess, and life of the party around her piano.
The family wish to thank the staff at Beacon Community Home Support and Merry Maids, who brightened her days with their cheerful visits, and her extended family at Out Shine Hair Design especially Tanya and Robin.
ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2 (1-800-665-5864). A family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
“WE WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER”.
16 Responses
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will miss looking up at Joy’s front window to see her smiling and waving. I will also miss our conversations about the neighbourhood and will treasure the old photos (c. 1955) of my house she gave me in exchange for my “back yard” applesauce. Blessed Be.
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Our memories of “Mumsie” are treasured ones. She was so welcoming, engaging, and fun loving, prior to her illness. The kinship of music, social interaction, kindness, lives on in her children.
Love, Brnda and Kevin
Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy. I will miss our phone calls.
Love Lucy and family
Vicki, Deb, Judy and families,
It is with sadness to hear of your Mom’s passing. In the few years that we had known her, we found her to be quite the little “firecracker”. A pleasure to have been able to have a “few”
glasses with her over special times..Hearing her play the piano and the wise cracks that came out of such a little person, alot of laughs went along with those times.
A treasure that will be kept for many, for years to come!
All our best, to everyone,
Take care of each other, and remember the good times, together.
XOX
Marge and Don
Condolences to the family. Joy was a great lady and a wonderful neighbour (we shared many laughs over the back fence). She was a very special person.
Our condolences to Joy’s family. She was a lovely lady and a truly nice person. We will miss her warm smile and friendly wave from her chair at the front window.
Paul, Cathy and family
A very special Mom. Remembering those tough teenage years.With an extra hug ,a listening ear and a heart of love you were always there for me. I will always remember and never forget. Love the other Debra
Debbie, Vicki, Judy and family. We were so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. As we all know she has been missing Norm all these years so the blessing is they are together again. We’ll be thinking about you during this difficult time.
Shannon and Harv
On behalf of myself and my family i wish you all my best at such a hard time
I loved aunt joy so much even naming my daughter shannon joy after her which she got such a kick out of
i so remember our fun times when we first moved to bc with dad and mom so many years ago your dad and mom made our trip complete
mom called sunday crying to let us know aunt joy had passed
she was very special to mom and dad
i wish you all my best and am so so sorry for your loss
all my love
deb
hugs and kisses to you all
To all of the family we extend our caring thoughts at this time.
especially to Judy .