Joy Hopkin nee. Cannard
July 2, 1923 – October 6, 2018
passed away peacefully at the Manitoulin Lodge in Gore Bay at the age of 95.
Former resident of Spring Bay.
Predeceased by husband Lloyd Hopkin.
Loved mother of
Reg (Gaye) of Keswick,
Willis (predeceased) (Judi) of Kitchener,
John of Mindemoya,
Julia (Ron Lafontaine) of Mindemoya,
Mark (predeceased) and
Evan (Joyce) of Edmonton,
Cherished grandmother of
Sean (Heidi), Travis (Julie), Sarah, Adam (Jenn), Rachel, Marsha (Tim), Lisa (Jeff), Mark (Teresa), Matt and Derek.
Great grandma of
Allyson, Hayden, Nessa, Jordyn, Alex, Dean, Ellie, Jeremy, Jovie, Fiona, Taren, Arden and Corben.
Predeceased by siblings,
D.O. Cannard (Sarah), Glen Cannard (Jean), Mary Jean Bates (Harold)
Loved by many nieces and nephews.
Joy was a wonderful mother, a great cook and an excellent baker. She farmed beside the love of her life for many years. She was a very hard worker. Very strong in faith. She enjoyed many hobbies like gardening, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She was very involved with the 4H Club, Women’s Institute, and did a lot of work with the mentally challenged. She was well known for her beautiful smile, she could light up a room with her charming wit.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the nursing home for their many years of care and compassion for « Momma Joy »
Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 5PM until 8PM
at the Community of Christ Church in Providence Bay
A Celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 10AM
at the Community Christ Church with Lyle Dewar officiating.
Burial to follow in the Providence Bay Cemetery
Donations may be made in Joy’s honour to the Manitoulin Lodge Nursing home or to the Community of Christ Church. Island Funeral Home can only accept cheques for all memorial donations.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joy Cannard Hopkin 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Little Current, Province: Ontario
