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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Don & Virginia Malins
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Norman Bakehouse 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
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Delores Gunter 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.
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Sig Peterson 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
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Ingrid Tanner 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.
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Margaret Kelly A lovely lady whom I remember fondly from my childhood in the Blenkinsop Valley. My condolences to John,Diane,Mike,Carol and their families you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Grant and Sheila Marshalll Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family, John.
To us, Joyce stands out as such a gentle loving lady. Although we had only known her for a very short time and were fortunate enough to be in her company on occasion at Probus functions she always brought a smile to our hearts. Talking with her on a bench, waiting for a ferry ride for one of those outings still brings a smile to my (Sheila’s) face because we had a little “private chuckle” about how to keep warm sitting on a cement bench on a pretty chilly day. Her sweet sense of humour was always present.
Gone from you now, but she lives on in your cherished memories for an eternity.
Our condolences to you all,
Grant and Sheila Marshall
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Ted Daly John, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you all at this time. I know you have a life full of wonderful memories to remember Joyce by.
Again, I am so sorry to hear of your loss
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Gwilym and Megan Evans We offer our deepest sympathy to John and others in the family at this time of sorrow. Our memories of Joyce are of a kind and gracious lady whom we will all miss greatly.
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Al Pelter I only met Joyce a few times, many years ago, when we were both ferrying sons to early morning hockey practice. My impression of her was that she was a very loving and gentle person. My sympathy and regrets to all the Pendray family.
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Ken Alyson Woods & family Northern Ireland Dearest John,Carol,Michael,& families.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
We have lovely memories of Joyce especially of her many visits
to stay with us in here in Northern Ireland.
The distance between us does not ease our sorrow at this truly
wonderful lady’s passing & will miss her so much.
We will be with you all on the 25th in our thoughts & prayers.
With love from Ken,Alyson,Jonathan, Kelly & Alan,Marc,Jill &
Ellie Jane.Mizpah. Peace is your Joyce & the memories ours.
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Alexandra Zacharias I was sorry to learn of Joyce’s passing. I wish to send my sincere condolences to all of her family. My husband John and I were priviledged to know Joyce. She was a gracious and hospitable friend. Special condolences to John,
Sincerely,
Alexandra Zacharias
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Ken Alyson Woods & family Northern Ireland Dearest John,Carol,Michael,Dianne & families.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
We have wonderful memories of Joyce & will miss her dreadfully.
Our family here in Northern Ireland are richer for her visits.
The distance does not ease our sorrow at this truly wonderful lady’s
passing & will be with you all at the service of thanksgiving on 25th in our thoughts & prayers. Ken,Alyson,Jonathan,Kelly & Alan,Marc,Jill & Ellie Jane. Mizpah. Peace is yours Joyce & the memories ours.
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Jill Ackerman I am sorry that I did not get to meet Mrs. Pendray as she must have been a marvellous woman. Her love for her family was evident and the foundation she and Mr. Pendray provided to the family showed by their many successes.
I am sure that Dave welcomes his Mother with open arms.
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Lorne, Bev & family We offer our sympathies to John and all the Pendray family at this time. The passing of Joyce brings back a lifetime of memories. With regret, we will not be in Victoria at the time of the funeral, but we will be thinking of her and the family at that time.
Lorne, Bev and family
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