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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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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