Joyce Marcella Ripley
1934-2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce
the passing of Joyce Marcella Ripley, age
87, of Maccan, NS. Joyce passed away on March 6, 2021 at
East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, NS.
Born in Maccan, she was the daughter of
the late Lex and Amie Hurley.
Joyce will join her ever-loving husband
of 69 years whom she missed every day since his passing in
2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and
friend.
In Joyce’s early years, she worked at
the Amherst Hospital until married, then was a stay at home
mom. She sold Avon Products for years and was also active in
the church with CGIT and UCW. Joyce loved cottage life with
her husband and family where a lot of wonderful memories were
created.
Joyce will be sadly missed by her family
members; her son, Keith (Jill) Ripley, of Maccan, and her daughter,
Susan (Don) White, of Port Howe. « Nan » will sadly
be missed by her grandchildren, Lori, Michael, Steve, Scott, Jeff, and
Stacey; her great grandchildren, Logan, Mya, Kiran, Samantha, Ella,
Lila, Dawson, and Kalin; her sisters, Linda (Ronald), Nappan, Kathy
(Mack), Springhill; her brothers, Irvin (Claudia), Maccan, and Ross,
Maccan, as well as her brother-in-law, Willie Ripley, Truro and
several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Joyce was
predeceased by her husband, Ronald Ripley, her daughter Heather, her
son Dean and her brothers, Daniel, Connie, Gervin and
Aubrey.
The family wishes to extend their
deepest gratitude to the staff of the Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash for
their wonderful compassion and care of Mom during her stay, and to
Bill Drysdale for his continued support and much appreciated visits
with Mom and her family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Cremation has taken
place. A private graveside service will take place at a
later.
Donations in memory of Joyce may be made
to the Cumberland Hospice, Nappan United Church, East Cumberland Lodge
or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Joyce’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
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19342021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joyce Marcella Ripley 19342021..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia