Joyce Kathleen McCreadie

1933 - 2017

Joyce Kathleen McCreadie obituary, 1933-2017, Brooklin, ON

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Joyce McCreadie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2017.

McCREADIE, Joyce Kathleen (Abbott)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday November 7, 2017 in her 85th year after a courageous battle. Joyce was a fighter till the very end. Beloved wife and best friend of her late husband Jack and cherished and devoted mother of Craig, Dean (Lisa), Blair (Mieke) and Lisa (Bill). Grandma to Duncan, Mason, Melissa, Garrett, Madeleine, Tristan, Meghan and Brady. Joyce will be forever missed and loved. Memories include her 'tell it like it is' personae which she came by very honestly, as well as her ability to stretch a nickel and get change in return. She will also always be remembered fondly as someone who loved her garden more than anything, provided it didn't get in the way of her next tennis match. Joyce had many friends and a great sense of humour with a special ability to laugh at herself. She was an animal lover with exceptional fondness for her girls Misty, Killer and Chelsea (who helped her cope with the loss of Jack).
A special thanks to all the people at the Lakeridge Health Cancer Clinic and Palliative Care unit as well as the amazing people at Community Care Durham and VHA Home Healthcare who cared for Joyce over the past number of weeks. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on November 17th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held at COLUMBUS COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH, (3285 Simcoe Street North) on November 18th, at 11:30.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation on behalf of Joyce to Columbus Community United Church.

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November 18, 2017

Graham Kell

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I also used to babysit Craig and Dean and remember how nice both your folks were and how they loved their children. My condolences to all the family.

November 17, 2017

Elgin Randle

Craig, Thinking of you and your family during this sad time.

November 16, 2017

Patricia Evans

Our condolences to all the family on your Mom's
Passing.
Joyce you were my dear friend for 18 years,we enjoyed so much together over those years.
You are greatly missed,
Rest In Peace dear friend.

November 14, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You may remember me as your babysitter, living right next door - daughter of Art and Nyla Kell, longtime neighbors of your family on Redcastle. Having lost my Mom & Dad too, I know how difficult it is. My heart goes out to you and your families at this very sad time.

Although it has been many years since I have seen your Mom, I have very fond memories of your family. I am sure that the many grandchildren that she was blessed with brought great joy into her life.

Roz (Kell) Menary

November 14, 2017

Gord and Angela MacRae

Craig, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.

November 14, 2017

Craig, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian Dillon, Toronto, Ont.

November 13, 2017

Anne & Bruce Abbott

Craig, Dean, Blair & Lisa, Bruce & I are sending you our deepest condolences. We both have fond memories of your mother. She was a truly wonderful and caring person.

November 13, 2017

Steve & Bobbie Gillespie

Craig, sending you and your entire family our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother....

November 12, 2017

David & Marylee Thompson

Our deepest condolences to Blair, Mieke, Madeleine and all of the McCreadie family.

November 11, 2017

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Wayne, Trudy and family Douglas

Craig, Dean, Blair and Lisa....you have my deepest condolences for the lost of your mother. I have such fond memories of her, she was a wonderful person. Our thoughts are with you.

November 10, 2017

Dave McCready

I know Joyce from the Whitby Seniors Tennis Club and I had the pleasure of playing mixed doubles tennis with her over the past few summers. Joyce was very kind to me and I enjoyed getting to know her. I will miss you on the courts Joyce. May you rest in peace.

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