February 28, 1926 – February 7, 2012
Joyce was born in Fort William, Ontario, now known as Thunder Bay. From the age of two Joyce has lived in the Victoria area. After graduation from Victoria High School Joyce worked at the Bank of Montreal. Joyce and John were introduced to each other by mutual friend Ernie Wellwood. After her marriage to John in 1948, Joyce had a very busy life with four children and her many valuable contributions to the success of the family dairy business.
A gentle soul, Joyce will be remembered for her quiet strength, generosity, wonderful cooking, hospitality, and most of all, for her love for family and friends. She was also very fond of music, birds and animals, (in particular owls and dogs), travelling, and impromptu tea parties. Joyce will be deeply missed by her family, extended family and many friends. Joyce’s love lives on in all of us.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 63 years, John; daughter-in-law Linda; children Dianne (Joe), Michael (Cheri), Carol; grandchildren Jennifer (Shawn), Sarah (Michael), Alicia (Steve), Keely, and Sean; great-grandchildren Braedan, Trevor, Ashley, Owen, and Oliver; sister-in-law Elaine, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents Alice and William Smith; adoptive parents Florence and Hugh Andrews; brothers Ted, Fred, George and Doug Smith; and eldest son, David Pendray.
The family would like to thank the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Acute Care, South Unit, and Extended Care Unit for the loving care they provided for Joyce.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation in Joyce’s name to either The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will take place at St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview, Sidney, B.C. on Saturday February 25, 2012, at 1:30 pm. Tea will be served! Condolences to the family may be offered below.
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Dear John,
We are very sorry your beloved Joyce has died. May she rest in peace. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the service, but be assured our thoughts are with you all.
It was a great privilege to have known Joyce, who was such a lovely lady. We remember happy times shared with you both.
God bless and comfort you.
Don & Virginia Malins
Dear John;
Judy and I wish to express our deepest sympathy at this difficult time to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you all.
Norm and Judy Bakehouse
My deepest sympathies go out to John and all the Pendray family. Joyce was a ray of sunshine, and always made me smile. I had the privilege of being her hairdresser for 19 years at Cameo Beauty Salon and will forever keep the memory of my times with her in my heart. The love for her family was very strong.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I feel privileged to have known Joyce over many years. A fine person, kind and always generous with hospitality when I happened to visit the family home. Into the future we carry the very best memories of her as John’s life partner and her success as the best possible mother for the family. Kindly accept our sincere sympathy Sig and Elizabeth Peterson
Mr. Pendray;
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce-she was such a lovely lady and I am sure she will be so fondly remembered by many..my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.