Joyce Davis

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Margaret “Joyce” Davis at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on October 21,2024, with family by her side, six weeks before her 89th birthday. Predeceased by Bert, her husband of 59 years in 2018, survived by children Kevin (Pam), Keith (Andrea), Lori (Bryan), grandchildren Courtney (Eric), Timothy (Kayleigh), Liam (Keyauna), Keegan and Keira, brother Ron (Shirley) Martin, sister Shirley (Mike) Gagne, as well as various relatives and friends. 

Born in Beamsville in 1935, mom started her work life as an operator with Bell Canada, worked at various positions over the years, all while raising three children, and retired from the United Mennonite Home in Vineland, after many years, in 1999. After retirement, mom and dad moved north to Sandy Cove Acres retirement community in Innisfil, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mom absolutely cherished her family; it was the most important thing in her life. Many memorable family gatherings followed the move.

Being active in the Sandy Cove community, as well as the St. James United Church, offered many activities and events that were well attended, but mom was an avid reader and lifelong Young and the Restless fan, and was just as happy in her cozy home reading a good book or watching her favourite program. A very caring person and incredibly good listener, her presence will be missed more than words can express.

Visitation will be held at Innisfil Funeral Home, 7910 Yonge St. Innisfil at 12 noon Sunday, November 03,2024, followed by a service at 1pm. Refreshments to follow. As per Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place with burial at the Lane Cemetery, St Ann’s to take place at a later date.

Special thanks to the many caring people who helped guide mom through the last chapter of her life, Joanne Rosart, Touch of Heart Homecare, IOOF Elston Unit, Serenity Retirement Home, Dr. Jackie Lai, RVH Respiratory Unit and Hospice Simcoe.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in honour of Joyce’s memory can do so to Hospice Simcoe, Simcoe County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.