It is with sadness that the family of
Joyce Margaret Holmes (nee Viney)
announce her passing at Wikwemikong Nursing Home,
on Friday, August 31st, 2018
at the age of 87.
Joyce was born, raised and lived the majority of her life in Hilly Grove, Assiginack Township.
Born to Laura Rosina (nee Baxter) and George Viney,
on April 8th, 1931, the youngest of 12 children.
Joyce married Howard Kenneth Holmes on June 21st, 1952 and became the mother of six over the next few years.
Joyce is predeceased by parents George & Laura Viney.
Husband of 53 years Howard.
Sons Kenneth and Douglas.
Brothers George Glenn Viney and sister in law Lillian,
William Henry (Harry) Viney, Joseph Thomas Viney,
Robert John Viney, Edith May Viney, Baby sister,
Joyce is also predeceased by sisters
Grace Hunter and brother in law Carmen,
Reta McGillis and brother in law Neil,
Ruth McCullough and brother in law Bill,
Gladys Jaggard and brother in law Harry.
Joyce is survived by; children
Bonny and husband Douglas Kilgour of Kelowna, BC,
Joseph and wife Joyce Holmes of Bidwell,
Diana and husband Willard Pyette of Tehkummah,
Sharon and husband Robert Case of the Slash,
also Murray Haner & wife Gloria
daughter in law Evelina Holmes
sister-in-law to
Dorothy German (Gordon predeceased) of Airdrie Alta,
Clarence & wife Guelda Holmes of Mitchell, Ontario.
Grandchildren
Scott and Brock Case, Pamela and Patrick Shean (Rhonda),
Crystal Perigo (husband Rob), Nicholas Holmes (wife Melanie), Kenneth Holmes (wife Anita), Allison Heck (husband Dave),
Heather Kilgour (friend Ian).
Great grandchildren
Leland, Nikaila, Hunter, Avery, Ellen, Brandon, Briaden, Noah, Jordyn, Keenan, Austin, Isabella, Taylor, Priya, Nimai, Srivas, Jazzlynn, Adler, Reyanne and Grey.
Joyce also has numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces,
great nephews and even some great great ones as well.
Family and friends will gather at Knox United Church, Manitowaning
Visitation 7-9pm Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Funeral Services 11am Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
Rev. Martin Garniss officiating.
Burial at Hilly Grove Cemetery
Donations to Knox United Church or
Manitoulin Health Centre Aux.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joyce margaret Viney holmes 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Little Current, Province: Ontario
