Dear Bruce and Family, I just found out about the passing of the wonderful Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember this spirited and courageous woman.
 Tony Mancini

Dear Bruce and family.  We were shocked and saddened by the news of Joyce's passing.  She was such a strong, loving person.  We were blessed to know and love her, and will cherish our memories spent with the two of you.  You are in our thoughts as Joyce will be forever in our hearts.
Bruce and Donna Koebel

Sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. Thinking of you and your children.

Dear Bruce and family - So sorry to hear about the passing of Joyce, your beautiful wife and mother. Please take comfort in knowing she will always reside in your hearts.

Aunt Joyce was full of Smiles, Laughter and constant love for her family. Growing up, she was always a strong positive female role model not only for Tammy but for all of us girls in the family. She always demonstrated to us what the true joys and most important things were in life and it was in fact those three things. 

She will never be forgotten as she has made such a heart warming impact  on everyone who had the delight of knowing her, and this is certainly the reason why she will be missed so much. 

Aunt Joyce, you are wonderful, you are beautiful and will be constantly cherished by us all. Thank you so much for all your love, all your smiles and all the laughter you shared with us. You were an amazing woman and will always be someone that I look up to. 

Love Irene Charest

Aunt Joyce had a way of making everyone feel loved and special.  I can't remember ever being addressed as anything other than "sweetie". Impacting every life she touched, her laughter and warm hugs will always be remembered and missed. Deepest sympathies to the family.

Bruce and Family  
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother,  
sorry we could not make it
  Jim Laura and family

Our prayers are with the family at this time.

Marlene Lehman and Helen Peacock

 We will miss seeing Joyce at Arran Lake.  She was always so friendly. Our thoughts are with you Bruce and your family.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Joyce during the years that we worked together.  She was such a kind and loving person.  

To Bruce and family - I am so very sorry for your loss.  I hope that you can take comfort in the memories that you have made throughout the years.

No one embodied the mantra "Live, Love, Laugh" more then Aunt Joyce.  She lived fully and enthusiastically. Even as the cancer ravaged her body it could not dim her spirit.  She loved unconditionally and generously, never stingy with those three little words so many of us struggle to express.  She laughed joyfully and totally uninhibited.  It is the memory of her laugh that brings a smile to my face even as I morn her passing.  How blessed we all were to have known such an exceptional soul.  Rest peacefully.  Until we meet again.

So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing.  Thinking of you and your family.  
The Stutt's

We are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. You did a great job of stepping up Bruce. Joyce was a sweet woman and we are sad to know she lost her battle. Thinking of you and your family.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Though there's so little one can do or say, my thoughts are with you and your family. Nancy Brand

My condalances to you and your family Bruce. I can always remember her delightful smile, and am glad to have known her. Rest in Peace!

Such wonderful pictures of a beautiful lady and her wonderful family.  We were blessed to have run into Bruce and Joyce a couple of times in the last few years in Owen Sound and were sad to hear of her battle with cancer.  Her positive attitude and great outlook on life shone thru that like a beacon and she inspired me.  We were so sorry to hear of her passing and send our love and condolences to her beautiful family.  I worked with Joyce at London Life and we all had some good times at Oktoberfest festivities back in the day.  We also remember the puppies (Pepi & Sherri) so well.  Her light has not gone out - she is now a star shining down on us from the heavens.
Trudy and Cam Koebel

I will always remember Joyce for her ready smile and kindness. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. 
Bonnie Neville

My sincere condolences to you, Bruce, and your family.  I haven't seen Joyce in a long time but I always loved her and you.  I will be thinking of you and your family.
Jodi Stephenson (former co-worker at PPI)

One of the many things I will remember her by, is how her smile and personality lit up a room, she will be missed. Uncle Bruce and Family my thoughts are with you

You came into our family when I was very young, so I can't even imagine you not being there. You were the one to plan and keep the family functions going after dad passed, and mom wasn't able to do it anymore, and for this I thank you. You were an amazing woman with a great outlook on life, and I learned a lot from that. You will forever be in my heart, and you will be missed by all.

Bruce and Family .. So sorry for your loss.   We will miss Joyce's  great smile and friendliness that was so much part of her.. always stopped for a chat on the cottage road.  Our thoughts are with you all.  
Jim and Ann Mackenzie (Guelph, Ont.)

A warm and caring woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Bruce and family, may your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Dear Bruce, Trevor, Todd & Tammy, 

We are very saddened to hear of Joyce's passing. Jocye was such a great person and very kind to our children. Her wave & smile from the top deck will be deeply missed at Arran Lake and will live on in our memories forever. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. 

Our deepest condolences, Lisa, Joe, Jessye and Mitchell Steadman-Apps

Dear Bruce, Trevor, Todd and Tammy, 
We are very saddened to hear of Joyce's passing.  Joyce was such a great person and very kind to our children.  Her wave & smile from the top deck will be deeply missed at Arran Lake and will live on in our memories forever.  Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.  
Our deepest condolences,  Lisa, Joe, Jessye and Mitchell Steadman-Apps

A warm and loving woman who will be missed by all.

My Condolences to the Johnston family.Joyce  will be missed  by all that knew her.. She was a great lady.

Bruce and Family.....Your Arran Lake friends will miss the wonderful smile and great outlook on life that Joyce had. Always a great friend, stopping to talk to everyone.She loved a good campfire!! Miss you already Joyce....Jim and Pat Schauber

Bruce and family, my heart goes out to all of you.  Such a wonderful woman lost too soon.  She will forever be in your hearts.

 Joyce touched us in so many ways,she will always be with us in our hearts and our wonderful memories . Bruce and Joyce showed us the toughness of the human spirit as they lived the last four years with cancer and pain. Trevor, Todd, Tammy Mom was so blessed to have you by her side during these last six months.Cherish all your memories that make you a family. Joyce was not only our sister-in-law , a much loved aunt she was a wonderful friend who added so much to our family Joyce all our love always Brian and Lin

Joyce - You were one of those special people that cross our path for a reason.  The years have separated us, the memories have not.  Our laughs, hugs and cries together were moments in time that will capture my heart and soul forever.  The Christmas memories of you, Bruce, Tracy and I - will be with us forever.  Those authentic Nashville cowboy boots we gave to Bruce - gosh we smiled and chuckled over those darn boots.  Shuffleboard moments with Em and I - thanks for those.  Thank you for the memories girl and thank you for taking so much interest in Emily and her theatre over the years.  It meant a lot to us and always will.  Love you forever, will miss you always.  Until we meet again, your friend forever - Trudy, Tracy, B.J. and Emily xoxoxoxoxo

A beautiful person inside and out.  In loving memory of a great and joyful woman.  Miss and love you always.

Joyce: my friend; my shopping partner; my confidant.  I will miss you so much.

My condolences go out to Bruce and family. Susan Trottier (ne knarr)

Bruce and family - We are saddened to hear of Joyce's passing.  We have many fond memories of Joyce.  One being her genuine concern for the well-being of others. Another being the joy she provided for the children as Santa's helper at the Maryhill Fire Department's Christmas parties.  Earl and Joan Haid

Bruce and Family

We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Joyce.

Jerry and Donna Seifried

All of my love xoxox There are so many beautiful memories of you but two memories I have and will always hold close to my heart and will share here today are:

1st- family reunion at your house, when grandpa was still here too, peeling corn with you and Mom on the front porch. There was nothing special about it really but something that filled my heart as a little girl and i have carried with me always.
2nd- almost seven years ago, when you and uncle Bruce stopped by my house with some cloths for my two oldest boys and told me how you ate hot peppers when you where pregnant with Trevor, Todd and Tammy to put yourself in labour and how it worked every time, then you suggested i try the same. I did not eat those hot peppers but that night Chance was welcomed into this world. 

Thanks for all the beautiful memories, the love, the kindness, the sight of your amazing smile and the sound of your joyful laughter. You sure will be missed by many here on earth but welcomed by so many excited to see you again in haven

Bruce and family:
We are sorry to hear of Joyce's passing.  She will be missed by all at Arran Lake.

OBITUARY

Joyce Johnston

October 1, 1950 – August 16, 2013

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