The family of Joyce Gibson (nee Greenhalgh) is sad to announce her death on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Victoria. She was born July 27, 1921 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Joyce was one of eight children in a close and loving family. She often told many wonderful stories of her childhood. The family lived in many small communities in Saskatchewan where their father was an Anglican Church Minister. Mom enjoyed volunteering, her friends, knitting, traveling and playing bridge. She especially loved her family and all the great times together. She was devoted to caring for her siblings in their later years. Mom moved to Victoria from Saskatoon in August 1989 making new friends and keeping in touch with her friends in Saskatoon. Joyce was predeceased by her first husband, Norman Noakes, in October 1964 and by her second husband, Douglas Gibson, in 1985, and nephew Easten Wayman. She is survived by her children, Jeff Noakes of Victoria and her daughter Joan Herron (Fred) of Saskatoon; two step-daughters Jane Birkbeck of Williams Lake, BC and Ellen Bartel (Don) of Clavet, SK; also grandchildren Clarke Ward (Denise), Adrienne Harder (Chris), Danny Birbeck, Pam Blake, Chris Birkbeck and Shaun Birkbeck (Celeste), sister-in-law Wilma Greenhalgh, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joyce was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her father Canon A.E. Greenhalgh, mother Nancy Greenhalgh, sisters Mary Blower, Kathleen Wayman, Dorothy Greenhalgh, Winifred Paege, brothers Archdeacon G.H. (Harry) Greenhalgh, Archdeacon W.E. (Ted) Greenhalgh and Kenneth Greenhalgh.
A Celebration of a wonderful life lived by Joyce will be held at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Flowers gratefully declined, however, donations to a charity of your choice are appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
21 Responses
Hi Jane and family. Sorry to read about Joyce’s death. She was a classy lady. I remember meeting her. Hope all is well with you and the kids. Please email when you have a chance. Love Joan and Al and family.
I send my deepest sympathy to the family, and thankfully hold in memory a beautiful, caring and loyal friend.
Sylvia Bell
Sympathy to the family of Joyce Gibson from Nora and Ted.
Joan and Fred,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult this time.
We are thinking of all of the family and remembering what a wonderful person Joyce was and how lucky we were to have her in our lives. Sorry we couldn’t be with you today.
Thinking of you today Joan,Jeff and families.Tom knew your mom better than I did,and always said that she was a lovely,lovely lady.I know that you have many wonderful memories but it is so hard to say goodbye.
Sincere sympathy,Betty Ann.
We’re very sorry to hear of your mother’s death. She worked for many years with Lynne’s father, Kenneth Jamieson, at Cory/Corman Park so we all grew up knowing her. Our thoughts are with you.
To the Greenhalgh family –
We were parishioners with Joyce at Christ Church Cathedral for the last twenty years and will miss her elegant presence, her smile and warm greetings. May you all find peace knowing that Joyce is with her siblings now able to share a laugh or two (especially with Ted).
Sincerely, Helen and Roy
I am so sorry to hear from my sister of Joyce’s passing. I will always remember how kind she was to us three girls when as children we visited the office where she and our dad worked. No one can over estimate the value and long lasting positive effect it has on a child when someone is kind to them. She’d always talk to us and offer us cookies! I also say on behalf of my late father that he very much enjoyed working with Joyce over many years and was happy to keep in contact with her after their work life together. Joyce was such a kind, gracious person.
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was a long-time secretary for our Dad, Ken Jamieson, at Cory/Corman Park Municipal Office and a friend. She always made a point of touching base with Mom and Dad when she visited Saskatoon whether by phone or in person.
You will miss her but will have many fond memories.
Susan and Cam Fraser
Lynne and Ches Wells
Patti Jamieson and Dwight St. Amand