John Joy

Saying goodbye to, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, John Joy is missed and will always be remembered as a striking individual whose perspective on life was, and is still, translated to everyone through his paintings, and exuberance of capturing the true colours of nature, countryside, and towns throughout the world. John passed away quietly on a peaceful evening with wife Elsie and family by his side. Born in Toronto (1925) and educated at Central Technical School (1940-45) and the Ontario College of Art (1944-48), John Joy traveled extensively across Canada, including the Arctic, Europe, Asia and US, seeking to capture the essence of his subject with watercolours, acrylic and oil paints, all of which he is remarkably proficient in. For many years, John demonstrated his art techniques for school children, has exhibited widely, and had numerous successful one-man shows from where his paintings have gone to many parts of the world. He has shown with the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour and is a founding member of the Society of Canadian Artists. John Joy was a long-time member of the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto. Reflecting on a lifetime of fulfillment, 86 year old John has painted for seven decades, and has been called one of Toronto's, if not Canada's, most recognizable and respected painters. Friends may call on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Private Interment. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or North York General Hospital.