Carole Lillian Joyce

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Joyce of Bedford, her daughter Katherine Walker and partner Michael Byrnes of Frisco, Texas. Her son William (Bill) Jr Joyce and his wife Meghan of Calgary, Alberta. Five grandchildren: Mitchell Walker and wife Callaway, Cameron Walker and fiancé Devon Carroll, and her only (favorite) granddaughter, Kennedy Walker, all of Texas, and her two youngest hockey player grandsons, Riley and Ethan Joyce of Calgary. Carole also became a great grandmother to her grandson, Everett Walker of Keller, Texas born in July of this year

Carole is also survived by her brother Terry Totten of Dartmouth and very close niece, Pamela Austin and husband Troy Benoit, Hubbards and nephew Glenn Austin, Colarado, brother-in laws, Ron Joyce, Cole Harbour, Keith Joyce and wife Karen Joyce, Franklin, Ohio and sister-in-law Linda Kuhn, Penticton, BC and many nieces and nephews. Carole was predeceased by her parents, Mildred and Doug Totten and her sister Shirley Austin and brother-in- law Edward Austin.

Carole retired as Manager of Procurement and Financial Administration after 20 years with Environment Canada Maritimes and was very devoted to her parents and own family, always putting their needs ahead of her own. She was Dad’s partner on the building of several family new homes, and an editor/typist of Dad’s papers for his two degrees and his administrative business partner in his consulting work. An avid reader, an accomplished seamstress, a gardner enthusiast, a talented painter and very creative, but always having time to have coffee and a chat with friends. Her drole sense of humor came with impeccable timing and the oneliners…..pure gold. Very much a lady of grace with a deep appreciation for music and the classics. She was blessed with the good fortune of seeing many parts of the world, travelling extensively through Europe, Canada, US, Carribbean, Hawaii, Turkey and Greece and enjoying various cruises with Dad. One never had to ask her twice to come and see her grandchildren for a visit in Calgary or US. She loved to

watch her grandchildren play sports, had a talent for turning a house into a warm home and her grandchildren adored cooking and oatmeal cookies. She brought such compassion, grace and enduring love to her family, and we loved her back dearly for it.

We the family would like to convey a heartfelt Thank You to Bissett Court for taking such good care of her and showing kindness during her time there

In keeping with Mum’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Interment services will be held at a later date with immediate family.

She will forever be adored and lovingly remembered and gravely missed by her husband and children as she left an indelible mark on us all. Though quiet sometimes in stature, she was our strong matriarch. You were that rock and foundation for all of us to stand on and build upon. Oh how we will so miss you and always love you.

In lieu of flowers and her love for animals, the family requests any donations to go to the SPCA.