Obituary for Joyce Valerie Evans
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce on Wednesday, December 8th, after a battle with ALS. She was 75 years old. Joyce was born in West Hartlepool, England and emigrated to Canada in 1965. She lived in Dundas for almost 50 years. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her husband Ivor, children Jackee (Phil) and Derek (Heather), siblings Lillian and Keith, grandchildren Candice, Brooklyn, Meghan, Nolan, Maggie and Evalina. She has two great grandchildren, Brysen and Briella who always made her smile.
Joyce was a hard worker who would always lend a helping hand, a word of encouragement and support to her family, friends and coworkers. She always wanted to help others and put their needs ahead of her own. A life-long learner, she took great pride in her career and volunteer work within the accounting profession culminating in her role as Deputy City Treasurer & Director of Revenue with the City of Kitchener until her retirement.
Joyce was a tireless advocate to advance the accounting profession. She volunteered extensively including being past Chair of Certified General Accountants (CGA) Canada and CGA Ontario and served on many committees and councils including the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). One of her career highlights was being part of a volunteer team that helped two communities in Sri Lanka rebuild their records after the tsunami in 2004.
Thank you to all of the health professionals and staff who supported Joyce and her family over the last few years both at home and in the hospital.
Joyce touched many lives around the world and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Friends wishing to honour Joyce are asked to consider a donation to ALS research.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joyce Valerie Evans February 18 1946 December 8 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Dundas, Province: Ontario