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
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Mike Cook
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Joan Hiebert 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.
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Sylvia Bell I send my deepest sympathy to the family, and thankfully hold in memory a beautiful, caring and loyal friend.
Sylvia Bell
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Ted and Nora Drysdale Sympathy to the family of Joyce Gibson from Nora and Ted.
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Joyce Hoffman Joan and Fred,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult this time.
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Glenn and Joanne Craig 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.
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Betty Ann Dunlap 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.
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Lynne [Jamieson] and Ches Wells 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.
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Helen and Roy Goodchild 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
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Patti Jamieson St. Amand 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.
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Susan Fraser/Patti Jamieson/Lynne Wells 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
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Shirley Dyck Dear Joan and Fred.,
The loss of your wonderful mother and closest friend is very hard to bear; my heart goes out to you. I have heard so many wonderful stories of your great times spent together; may these great memories help you through this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy, Shirley
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Patricia (Jickling) Barkley To “Aunty” Joyce’s family, I want to say that I’m thinking of you at this sad time. She was our mom’s life-long friend from Avenue J in Saskatoon and I have heard wonderful stories of their time together. Mom picked Aunty Joyce to be my godmother and she was always so kind to me. I will miss her very much.
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Rose Brassard Joan & Families
I just read your mother’s obit in the Star Phoenix, in fact I recognized her picture before I read it. You have my sincere condolences, you will have many memories to comfort you. Although I only met her a few times, she always had such a pleasing nature that was very contagious.
Take care
Rose B.
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Carl and Shirley Bolger To Joyce’s family
We hope you will find peace knowing Joyce is in a good place. We will miss her when next we take the Lodge widows out to the spring and Christmas luncheon. Joyce had a wonderful sense of humour and she was alway dressed elegantly when we picked her up. We really did enjoy her.
Carl and Shirley Bolger
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bernice pratt Wilma
Thinking of you. Dear friend.
As ever.
Bernice.
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MaryAnn Sealey I am so saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a very special lady, filled with the joy of life which she passed on to all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy to Jeff and Joan and all of the family. You have some wonderful memories of mom and nana to share and cherish.
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Jo-Anne Beeren-Parsons I was so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was such a wonderful woman. You have my deepest condolences. We will miss her very much at Dr. Cavers’ office. She was always a delight.
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Ghidey & Lejam Joyce kindness and love went beyond her family and friends . what a great Great Lady, she was like a mother to our family. We will miss her very much.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts are with you.
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Marilyn McLeay It is hard to put into words what the heart feels, but our hearts are heavy and saddened with the passing of your dear Mum and forever friend to so many. As you gather together may you feel strength from the love she shared so freely with you. For those of us not able to be with you at this time, may you feel the warmth of our friendship embracing you all. With sympathy, comfort and friendship, Doug and Marilyn McLeay
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Leona Jickling Brown Joyce was a wonderful friend to my mother, Marguerite Jickling. She was Mom’s best friend for many decades. They maintained their friendship across the miles through cards, phone calls and letters. Joyce was godmother to my sister, Patricia, and she took that role seriously, always acknowledging birthdays and special events. I know that my Mom holds Joyce in her heart.
Jeff – Please accept my belated thoughts and wishes for your loss – your mom was a great pleasure to know, and a great friend to mine, as you well know. Saskatoon and Victoria are diminished with their passings. Please forward my remembrance to your sister as well.
Mike Cook