Joyce was born in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, England. During WWII she supported the war effort from a base in Manchester as one of many dedicated auxiliaries to the British armed forces. She had met her future husband Jack while in her teens, and the two were married in 1947 during the hard times of post-war England.
Joyce and Jack's first child, Steven, was born in 1949 and three years later, the family looked for a brighter future by emigrating to Canada, and took the train from Montreal with $15, a suitcase and a steamer trunk.
Their initial destination was Peace River country to live with Joyce's war bride cousin. Joyce had many stories to tell about the culture shock of moving from England to a homestead in northern Alberta. But they persevered, later moving to Edmonton and St. Albert to become established in their new country.
The family grew when second child Barbara was born in Edmonton. Joyce remained at home to raise both children with much love and care. The move to Port Alberni came in 1974, and Joyce made many new friends while exploring local trails with the intrepid 'Tuesday Ladies Hikers'. Petite but feisty, she was an avid walker and remained so into her mid-90s.
Joyce was loved by everyone who met her and was known for her kind, caring and good-natured ways, as well as the Lancashire accent that was only slightly diluted after all the years in Canada.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Jack, and is survived by her daughter Barbara (Perry), son Steve (Marleen, deceased), granddaughters Lindsay (Jim) and Courtnay (Dave) and three great-grandchildren, and other family in England and Canada.
Special thanks for the care provided to Joyce by Home Support and Community Home Care Nursing, and to her attending physician Dr. Sam Williams.
At Joyce's request, there will be no formal celebration of life. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of the Chapel of Memories.
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