August 11, 1963 – April 27, 2020
Joyce Diana Richard (née Ward), age 56, passed away peacefully on Monday April 27th 2020 in the arms of her honeybun and husband of 32 years, Edmond Richard at the CHSLD La Pietà in Gatineau, Québec. She was originally from Orillia, Ontario and loved the outdoors, travelling and spending time with family and friends. A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter... She achieved her career dream of being a professional engineer and was a longtime City of Ottawa employee. Predeceased by her mother Patricia Ward (née Hawes), she leaves behind her children Nathaniel and Erica, along with her father Ronald Ward (Susan), her sisters Bonny (Ray) and Barbara (George), her brother David (Cheryl) and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at La Pietà for the excellent care that they were able to provide Joyce in her final stages.
In memory of Joyce, donations to the Canadian Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
A celebration of her life will be held amongst friends and family at a later date.