It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Joyce Marilyn Kirkness. With her epitome of strength and resilience she was welcomed into the arms of our lord on February 16th 2025 at the age of 73.
Her radiant spirit is carried on by her sister Carol (Allan), and brother Thomas Moore. Her beloved children Angela Stortz, Pamela Kelly (Gene), Bud Stortz (Kim), and Steven Scollon. Her loving grandchildren, Krista Stortz, Heather Babineau, Tavon Kelly, Kayley Kelly, Teghan Stortz, Lauren Stortz, Kaitlyn Buttenham, William Scollon, Audrey Scollon, and Hazel Scollon. As well as her dear great grandchildren Dominic Schoutese, Damian Schoutese, Connor Taylor, Faith Babineau, Kaelyn Babineau, and Zoey Nevill.
Predeceased by parents Patricia and David Moore, Refine and Alvin Kirkness. Siblings George Kirkness, Debbie, Pat Moore, Sue Moore, and David Moore.
If you knew Joyce she would be remembered by her infectious smile and laughter, and her love for her beautiful cats Jack and Lucy.
Growing up living on the Kirkness farm is where her passion for animals became. With her love for her horse Polly also came her passion for drawing amazing animals. She also loved to write, and her dream was to write a book, in which her children will now write in her honour.
Mom, Daughter, Sister, Nana, Grandma, Great Nana, Auntie, Cousin, and Joyce will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for forever.
A viewing for Joyce Marilyn Kirkness will be on February 22nd 2025 at the M.A Clark & Sons funeral home Ltd. from 1-3. In leui of flowers donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation in her memory.