Passed away peacefully with her family at her side at sunrise on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at Bethell House, Inglewood, beloved wife of Michael Joy. Loving mother of Rob, Gwen and Eleanor, cherished grandmother of Asha, Nel and Tallulah, and great friend to many.
In addition to her devotion to family and friends, Jane volunteered her time to numerous organizations such as TeleCare, the Sans Souci Copperhead Association, and two University of Toronto Women’s Associations, receiving the Arbour Award for her efforts.
Jane spent many happy days with her family enjoying the wild beauty of the Bay and the Farm. Her connection with nature was also reflected in her generous support of conservation efforts, while her bond with her fellows was highlighted by her innumerable friendships and through her support of social welfare charities. Jane’s knack for a cryptic crossword, her prowess at bridge and her insistence on a “proper” martini are legendary.
Her family will receive their friends for 1 hour prior to a memorial service in the chapel at 11am on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville. (519-941-2630). A traditional family service will also be held on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 during regular church at the Bay.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out to one of the many causes Jane supported including Nature Canada, 75 Albert St., Suite 300, Ottawa K1P 5E7 (www.naturecanada.ca); Cancer Research Society, 200 Isabella St., Suite 305, P.O. Box 4724, STN E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 (www.src-crs.ca); Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Dr., Kanata K2M 2W1 (www.cwf-fcf.org); or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 204 – 21 Surrey St. W., Guelph N1H 3R3 (www.heartandstroke.ca).
Jane’s irreverent humour and loyalty will be deeply missed.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Tara
Eleanor & family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. From the times you talked about her, your mother sounded like a vibrant, one-of-a-kind person, who had really made a difference to people. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Julio Leon
Eleanor, please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Our prayers and throughts are with you.
Janet
Dear Eleanor (and family). Please accept my condolences. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person who lived life fully and raised a wonderful daughter. Thinking of you at this time.
Dick With
Jane’s family and mine have been friends for over 70 years. In that time I saw Jane only occasionally, but they were memorable times, largely due to her marvelous personality. Daphne and I were both saddened to learn you have lost her.
Mike
Eleanor and family, Heartfelt condolences for your loss. In this difficult time take strength from each other and from the wonderful memories of your mother’s life.
Sarah Marshall
I met Jane after Ellen and I became friends about 16 years ago. From the beginning, Jane wasn’t just Ellen’s mom she was a parent to all of us. Whether at the Joy house, the farm, or the bay, Jane kept a watchful eye as Audra, Meg, Janine, and I grew up alongside Ellen. She had a sharp wit and humour, and was always quick to pull us back in line when necessary. Jane was onto us all the time in our teenage years but knew when to confront us and when to just accept that we were going to Mike Lampton’s house! I remember when, after about 10 years, Jane finally said, while smiling ear to ear, ‘you know, you don’t have to call me Mrs. Joy anymore, you can call me Jane’.
My deepest sympathy to Len, the Joys, and the rest of the Andras clan.
Dave
Eleanor , our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Joanne (on behalf of BPD)
Eleanor and family, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Stay strong at this difficult time and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your colleagues and friends in BPD.
Linda MacPherson (nee Stratton)
The Bay won’t be the same without her. Jane will be missed by so many. I picture her as with “Gran and Faver” now – two such memorable people as well. No longer with us here, but not at all forgotten.
Ruth Wentzell
My condolences. She was a lovely woman.
Hugh & Marnie
We will miss Jane terribly, not just as a cousin and a friend, but as the core of family life at the Bay. Her vivid personality, her generosity of spirit, her sayings and doings, will be remembered always, with a smile.
Maureen, James, Jarvis and Grace
With sorrow for you great loss, and admiration for the strength and love of your family. The thoughts and blessings of all of Golden Ave are with you.
Terry Beers
Joy/Andras Family
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Terry Beers
Sophia, Graeme and Kai
Rob – We are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathies to you, Soli and the girls, as well as your extended family at the Bay.
Lyn Webster
Michael,
I was very sorry to hear of Jane.
We shared many a laugh over the years, and I always enjoyed seeing her on her visits out west, either on her own or with one of her family. I will miss her laugh, her smile and her friendship.
Lyn
Jillian Still
Dear Michael & Family
Ian and I were so sorry to learn of Jane’s passing. I for one will always remember the enjoyable times we had playing bridge and who could ever forget the indomitable “keeper of the key” at the University of Toronto Women’s Association’s annual rose sale.
Gone but not forgotten!
Brenda and Ross Lundy
We are very saddened to learn that Jane has gone. As we knew her so many years ago, she was a lovely woman — sensitive, kind and loving. She’ll be sadly missed by many, we’re sure. Our best wishes and sympathy to all of your family.
Ross and Brenda Lundy
Andrea (Broughall) Weller
As an old friend from BSS days I must say I have such marvellous memories of Jane and her wit and always opinionated offerings on just about everything. We have not stayed in touch,but I want all her family to know that she was a one of a kind and her spirit will always be around those who love her!
My thoughts and prayers are will you all at this sad time.
Corinne, Vlado & Michael Lavric
Eleanor & Family
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family.
Gail (Fredericks) MacDonald
I met Jane at Trinity College in 1959. Over the next four years, we played bridge incessantly, skipped classes regularly and discussed life endlessly. We deepened the grooves on Buddy Holly’s L.P., hung out with Charlee (Royce) and Carolyn (Purden) and smoked Cameo menthol cigarettes. Jane introduced me to her cousin, Jamie, in the Old Buttery and we later married. These four years left me with a collection of wonderful memories of Jane, a unique human being, and a great friend. My sympathy to you, Mike and your children, to Kenny, Betsy and John and to all the Graham cousins.
April Joslin
Mike, Robbie, Eleanor, Gwen, John, Betsy and Ken, your famlies, and extended family, I was so very sorry to hear the news about Jane. I hadn’t seen Jane for many years, but I have such lovely memories of the many very funny and happy times I spent with her, Mike, John and the kids, at the Bay and the Farm, where the family’s warm welcome was always very generously extended to me. I am thinking of you all.
anne vranesic
Please accept out deepest sympathy. Zvonko just happened on the obit in the Globe this morning. I always enjoyed being around Jane at the University functions, especially the Rose Sale. Unfortunately, I haven’t been to any in the past two years, so have not been in contact with Jane. There will be a huge void where Jane used to be. The wonderful picture of her says it all.
Clare Grewal
Dear Joy & Andras families,
My brother Hugh Palmer informed me of Jane’s passing. I am so very sorry. I’m sure her spirit will live on, especially at the Bay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Clare
Shirley and Safwat Zaky
Dear Michael and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Jane’s death and wish to send sincerest condolences. We know Jane particularly through the University of Toronto, where her leadership abilities, ideas and sheer hard work made a huge contribution to both the U of T Women’s Association and the Applied Science Women’s Association. Her energy, enthusiasm and friendship will be missed by all of us.
Shirley and Safwat
Applied Science Women's Association
Dear Michael and Family,
On behalf of the Applied Science Women’s Association, I send sincerest sympathy on the occasion of Jane’s death. She was a staunch, willing and extremely capable and hard working supporter and contributor to this group, taking leadership roles in various capacities over the years. She was also involved in and enjoyed the bridge group within the association.
We will all miss her very much.
Shirley Zaky