After a brief illness on Thursday, April 30, 2015, in her 81st year. Loving wife of Les Blunt and daughter Jennifer of Hamilton; predeceased by sister Mildred Campeau and brother Al Southward. Survived by dear sister-in-law Ruby Southward. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. For more than 20 years Joyce was a beloved employee of Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) and leaves behind many dear friends in the early childhood education community. Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Tuesday, May 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA, or an animal charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated.