Ada Margaret "Joy" Carter

Joy passed away quickly and peacefully at Lynn Valley Care Centre on 06 January 2023 at the age of 93 years. She is mourned, and forever in her legacy of love are her husband Chuck, son Paul (Wendy), daughter Sharon (Randy), adult grandchildren Amanda (Nick), Colin, Chelsea (Eric), Graham, Tyler, Kendra (Cody), JoeIle and eight great-grandchildren Arron, Sebastian, Coraline, Shea, Kamryn, Trea, Carver and Sophie.

Joy was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on July 25, 1929. She was the only child of Edwin and Edith Parker. During her early years, she rode a small motorcycle, played basketball, was active in high school army cadets, sang in a Bach Choir, and enjoyed flying lessons. After attending Teachers College, she became a devoted teacher of primary grades. During her career, Joy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queens University in 1953 and continued teaching until retirement at age 65 years.

She met her future husband in Grade 9 and after 14 years of friendship, they had a military wedding in 1955. As an officer's wife, Joy had an active, exciting and interesting lifestyle. During this time, they raised two remarkable children, and when her husband retired, they moved to North Vancouver, B.C. in 1975.

During Joy's senior years she had reasonably good health, was financially secure, our two adult children were out on their own and it was time to see the world. Over a period of 20 years, Joy and her husband travelled to 43 Countries and had adventures on the world's 7 continents. These were the good years, possibly the best years.

At the end of 2009, Joy experienced medical difficulties that resulted in her becoming a Care Centre resident. She loved life and continued to overcome numerous health problems with a positive and happy outlook that all admired.

Joy had a wide range of interests with emphasis on family, reading, crossword puzzles, travelling and shopping. Her curiosity, independence and understanding nature attracted many friends. Joy inspired friendship through her grace, charm, contagious smile, laughter, sense of humor and warmth of character. She will always be remembered for her supporting love with family and friends.

We appreciate and are grateful for the sincere and dedicated staff at Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver who provided so much love and care during Joy's 12-year residency.

An informal Celebration of Life will be held by family members at a future date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com for the Carter family.