Joyce Matthews

Obituary of Joyce Matthews

Matthews, Joyce Marie Passed away at Caressant Care, Arthur, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the age of 96 years. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late William (2010). She was a war bride in 1945, practiced as a Nurse and came to Canada in 1960 where they adopted 4 children; David (Shirley) Matthews, Julie Hogarth, Wayne (Jenny) Matthews and Lisa Vets. She was grandmother to Matthew (Mel), Julianne (Erik), Nathan (Sam), Donnalyn, Nichole (Curtis), Nicholas (Lauren) and Alyssa (Cole) and great grandmother to Ethan, Sophie, Sloan and Jace. Joyce was the dear sister of Claire Foster. She will be remembered for her many endeavours; including being the owner/operator of "Wicker & Things" in Elora, "Lighthouse Fish & Chips" and "Icy Delights" in Markdale. Joyce will be fondly remembered by many. The family extends an invitation for a memorial visitation at GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031) on Friday, September 2, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. with the memorial service at 4:30 p.m.The service will be livestreamed through www.oneroomstreaming.com Event ID is GilchristFH Password is FF86P3. If desired, contributions made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ca 519-837-4858 or to New Hope Animal Rescue www.newhopeanimalresue.ca 519-836-9780 would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Service Date Friday, September 2, 2022 Service Time 4:30 p.m. Service Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Visitation Sep 2, 2022 Visitation Time 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Visitation Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Burial Location Cremation has taken place Requested Charity Heart and Stroke Foundation or New Hope Animal Rescue
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