(NEE NEWBOLD)

Barbara Joyce died peacefully in her sleep in her 92nd year at ARCH Hospice, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on July 9, 2021. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest and daughter Rhonda. Loving mother of son Brent and daughter-in-law Dana; and daughter Valerie. Dear sister of Eric Newbold (the late Iris), sister in law of Joan, (the late Stan); grandmother of Holly, Vanessa, Marianne (Scott) and Hazel. Great-grandmother of Leah and Katherine.

Joyce was born, raised and lived in Islington, Ontario where she spent decades in an illustrious teaching career. Her globetrotting adventures numbered dozens and memories of these trips lasted her a lifetime. But her all time favourite was time spent at her beloved cottage on Tea Lake. She revelled in telling stories of being one of the first cottagers on the lake and how they had to get there by boat. It was her paradise.

Due to Covid19 capacity restrictions, visitation is limited and will be by invitation only at Turner & Porter, Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario on Friday, July 16, 2021 , followed by an invitation only funeral service at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 3962 Bloor St. W., Etobicoke, Ontario.

Live stream of the service will be available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myQB4PzL6N8

Inurnment at a later date. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be maintained.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society or ARCH Hospice, 229 Fourth Line W., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6B 0B5.

We wish to thank the amazing staff at Collegiate Heights in SSM for their exemplary care, compassion and support of Joyce during her 5 year residence. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the palliative care team at Sault Area Hospital and staff at ARCH Hospice for their gentle and caring benevolence during Joyce’s sojourn.