LETHBRIDGE – L. Joyce, 87, passed away on August 2, 2020.
Born in Liverpool, Joyce was the only daughter of Laurie and Dorothy (Murray) Thorbourne. Joyce worked at several jobs before joining the staff of Registry of Deeds and Probate where she stayed for 33 years retiring as Registrar. She had many hobbies; bowling, curling, darts, knitting and an avid reader of murder mysteries, but most of all music. Just about any type, the big bands were her favorite. She also loved her cats, they were special to her. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church where she taught Sunday School for a number of years. She was also a 55 year member of Ladies Auxiliary, Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool where she held many offices.
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Kurt) Kempf of Jacksonville, Florida; her sons Laurie (Audrelyn) of Liverpool; Kevin “Luke” of Lloydminster, SK; her step grandchildren Karen (David) Patthey, Kenneth (Sheri) Kempf ; her step great grandchildren Trent, Chevy and Harley Kempf, Taylor, Hailey and Owen Brooks; her brother Ronald (Stella) of Edmonton, AB, nephew Perry, nieces Amy and Sandra, all of Alberta.
Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A memorial service will be held at a later date and time in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Joyce’s family wishes to thank the nursing staff at North Queens Nursing Home and Queens General Hospital for their compassionate care of their Mom.
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Bucky and Donna Norman
To the family our heartfelt condolences. :May your many memories keep her in your hearts forever and help you through this difficult times.
Pam Foley
Laurie, I’m sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know you worked hard to give her the best quality of life possible, especially in the last few years. You’ll miss her every day, but your family, friends, and memories will keep you going. Be well, I’m thinking of you.
Gail Ellis
I send my condolences to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and it promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth. (John 5:28, 29)
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Laurie Cheryl, Kevin & Extended Family Members;
We Are Sorry To Hear About Joyce’s Passing. We Extend Our Deepest Sympathy To You And All The Family Members. Joyce Was Always So Friendly And Always Liked To Chat Whenever She Has Seen You. Joyce Was Also A Very Hard Worker Especially When She Was Younger At The Legion. She Has Struggled For Some Years Now With Health issues And Is Now Pain Free And At Rest, Cherish Your Precious Memories Of Your Mom As Your Mom Always Mentioned Her Children In Our Conversations And Cherished You Also. May She Now Rest In Peace!!!
Sincerely:
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Danny & Diana Hirtle
Condolences to all Joyce’s family . Thinking of you all during this time . May she rest easy .
John and Nancy Leefe
How deeply sorry we are to learn of Joyce’s passing. We have such great memories of happy times on Payzant Street, our Sunday night laugh-ins at our home with Joyce, Danna and Gail and Legion dances always with a comedic running commentary. We despaire Joylce’s passing, but revel in having shared so many good times together.
Anne (Leaman) Conrad
Laurie Cheryl and Luke
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. I will always remember all the laughs she and I shared at the Registry office!! She was a special lady and will be greatly missed!!
Deborah Conrad
Offering condolences to Joyce’s family, may your memories bring you comfort in the coming days
Sharon & Philip Thorbourne
Cheryl, Laurie, Kevin & Family
We are thinking about you & the Family at this sad time. Your mother was a Very Special Lady & Philip God Mother. There was many great times to remember over the years that we had. Cherish your memories & hold them tight.
Love Sharon, Philip & Family
Patricia Oickle
I would like to offer my sincer condolences to the family of Joyce Leftbridge on behalf of the ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 38.
Peggy Woodworth
Laurie
Sorry to hear about your mom.Thinking of you.
Susan Roy
Laurie, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Treasure your memories.
With deepest Sympathy,
Susan and Kenny
Helen & David Fox
To Joyce’s family, please except our condolences at this sad time.
Alot of great memories over the years. May she RIP..
Josey
So sorry of the passing of Joyce ..she was a sweet women.prayers are sent to all Joyce.’s family
Nancy Payzant
So sorry to read about her death. I worked at Lester Clements office in the 60’s and enjoyed her friendship.
Heather DeChamp-Kaleta
Cheryl, Laurie & Kevin:
Sending you lots of love and comfort, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to at this very difficult time.
Heather DeChamp-Kaleta
Wanda and Randy Bowers
So sorry to hear about the loss of you mom ..she was an amazing person..it was a pleasure getting to know her ..may the memories of your mom help you through this most difficult time .
Tammy Ingram
Hugs to all! I visited with her when she came to Caledonia , we talked about everyone and everything ! She never forgot a thing especially when it came to me and Cheryl and our actions , but Lauri would smile and give Cheryl anything while Dot and Joyce would try to be after us for our actions ! Momma Joyce I wish I could have got back down to see you. Always in my heart you were a very special lady, and thank you for always thinking of me as family. Sending condolences to all!
Shawna McDougall
Cheryl, Laurie & Luke
I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Cherish the memories.
Rachel Dexter
Laurie, Kevin,Cheryl, and family
So very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Always loved chatting with her when she came to Packets Landing for coffee. I know you all have many fond memories with your Mom which you will cherish for years to come. You are all in my thoughts.
Judith Minard
To Joyce’s family :
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Over the years, I have always enjoyed our conversations and laughs. Joyce will be missed.
Shirley Dey
Cheryl, Laurie and Kevin and family, so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’m sure my brothers will also, be sad to hear this, as well. My condolences to you all.
David Whynot
sorry to hear of Joyce ,s passing going to miss delivering her letter from the Church Joyce Joyce was very happy when i deliver her and seeing her at Church early Sunday RIP Joyce Love and miss by her Special Delivering friend David Whynot
Judy&Hugh Thorbourne
To Laurie, Cheryl and Kevin, we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Your Mom left many special memories with us and we will always remember her with a smile.
Shelley Boens & Keisha Veinot
To the family so sorry for your loss, me and my daughter Keisha loved Joyce we used to live on the same street and sit out in the summer and had many talks and laughs. When we moved we still kept in contact and when my daughter got her hair dressing course Joyce got Keisha to cut her hair and she enjoyed her talks with Keisha at the salon and Keisha loved her. She will be truly missed by both of us but we will always carry her memories close to our hearts. Sending hugs to you all from both of us during this difficult time.
Kevin Page
Cheryl, Laurie and Kevin, sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin and Debbie Page
Wendell And Susan Whynot
To Laurie, Kevin, Cheryl and families.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May your memories give you comfort and your families give you strength.
Wendell and Susan (Pyke) Whynot
Judy Murray
Sincere condolences to Joyce’s entire family. She was a special, talented lady who was loved by many. She was a force to be reckoned with and had an amazing memory of times goneby. I enjoyed her quick wit when I last visited with her 4 years ago. She will be dearly missed. RIP Joyce
valerie joudrey
to joyce’s family i am truly sorry to hear about your mom passing away. she was a very lovely woman. i really enjoyed our talks over the phone when i called her about the ladies auxiliary meetings. she was a gem of a lady. will miss her and her talks even if it was only once a month. rest in peace joyce. love you and i will miss you.
Bella Oickle
Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Joyce
Cherry Workman
I enjoyed meeting and getting to know Joyce. She was a woman of faith with strength of character, and never lost for words.
Sincere sympathy to Joyce’s family and friends.
May Joyce rest in peace and rise in glory.
Glen and Diane Dexter
Laurie, Cheryl, Kevin and families, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful woman . Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sandy Cross
Luke, Cheryl and Laurie, so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She and Peggy were like my second mom, they were good friends of moms and I have talked with one of them since moms passing in 2009. I always enjoyed having a yard with a Joyce. She knew just what to say to make you feel better. Oh how I will miss her. I never got out to see her in North Queens due to the virus. My condolences to all of her family. She is now at peace and hopefully she and mom are catching up on all the news. R.i.p. Joyce. You will be missed.
Billy Joudrey
Laurie, Kevin and Cheryl, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I will always remember her smile and beautiful personality. She would sit along with your grandparents and watch us play street hockey. Heaven has gained a wonderful lady.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Laurie and Famiy,
We are very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To the family,
So very sorry for your loss, she will be missed…take care❤️
Susan M MacLeod
Dear Laurie and Cheryl and families.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sure there are fine memories of her that friends and family can share. I know she was quite the spirit at the Municipal office when she worked for the Registry where she made many great friends.
My sincere condolences to the family
Susan MacLeod
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
To Joyce’s Family. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady, so kind and sweet. I knew her when she worked at the Town Hall, always very friendly. Treasure the memories.
Marilyn Whynot
To Joyce’s family so very shocked to hear the sad news. There are no words to ease your sorrow but Mom lived a wonderful life every day she could. RIP Joyce .
Wayne and Pam Westhaver
So sorry to here of Joyces passing our thoughts are with your family
Louise Fancy
To Joyces family Laurie, Cheryl and Kevin, Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss, ,I know at times like this is hard to see passed the sorrow, Joyce was a sweetheart. Was so shocked when I went to work this morning after being off the week-end, Just stopped by on Friday to talk to her as she liked to play Bingo, She will be missed by all of us at North Queens. She always had a Beautiful smile. She loved to play games of 45 s but of course Covid took so much from them, She always loved doing recreation with me when she felt ok
Brenda Bolivar
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. She will be missed.
Wanda Levy
I am so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Linda Thorbourne
Cheryl, Laurie, Kevin and families:
Sorry to learn about your mom. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Linda and Marilyn
Esther and Kevin Doggett
Laurie and Family
Condolences to you and the Lethbridge family on the loss of your mom. I know she was loved and cared for by you from our coversations over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelly Colp
Laurie & family;
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’ll always remember her working at the Registry of Deeds. She was a nice lady and I’m sure she’ll be missed by all who knew her.
John & Peggy Whynot
To the family:
We are so sorry for your loss. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you all and to let you know we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Alta Mason
To all Joyce’s family,
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. I have known Joyce for many years, most of them through her years in the RC Legion. She was a very hard worker and always pleasant. Joyce has dealt with many health issues during the past several years and now her earthly suffering is over and she enjoys eternal peace in the arms of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. Keep your wonderful memories of Joyce close as you walk this difficult journey.
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James Thorbourne
Laurie, Kevin, Cheryl and family, I was saddened to hear that Joyce passed; my thoughts are with you from afar. I always enjoyed visiting Joyce (she was mostly Aunt Joyce to me) and was honoured when she came to my place for family gatherings; she brought a special kind of life to the party. I will miss her. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
James
Sarah Leefe Ackerman
I am very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was always so kind and welcoming. I have many fond memories of her. May you find comfort in each other at this sad time.
Laura-Lee Mitchell (Mansfield)
So very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a great lady and I have many fond memories of her at the registry office. May she rest easy. My sincere condolences to the family.
Karen Crouse and Lloyd Skinner
To Joyce’s family: Sending heartfelt sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Marie Lamrock
My condolences to the Lethbridge family. Joyce and I, along with other close friends shared many laughs. She always talked about our trip to Niagara Falls. Rest in peace Joyce.
Kim Masland, MLA
To Joyce’s Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
I will never forget our conversation the day I visited with her during the election campaign. She certainly had a passion for politics and public service. I remember saying – Joyce you should be the candidate and I will be your campaign manager. I learned a lot that day in a short visit. You were so blessed to be able to call her Mom and learn so much from her. She was a strong, beautiful, compassionate woman and she was so proud of her family.
My heart goes out to at this very difficult time.
Sincerely
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy Wentzell
Cheryl, Laurie, Kevin, and Family
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother.
Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many,
Cathy & Rollie Wentzell
Ron & Barb Campbell
Cheryl & Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Gail Feeney
So sorry for your loss Jeff, Cheryl and Luke. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Joanne Van Zutphen
Thinking of you all and sorry for your loss. I enjoyed meeting Joyce at the family gatherings at James’s place.
Marie Wambolt
Laurie
So sorry to hear of yours mom’s passing. When you and I were talking a few weeks back I was asking about your mom. Be proud of yourself for all the wonderful care you gave her over the years. Remember all the goods times you had. Family and friends will help get you through this difficult time. God bless you and the Lethbridge family.
Susan & Jim Hunt
Our sincere condolences on Joyce’s passing. Joyce was a lovely, caring, friendly lady. May your memories help you through this sad time and her memories bring you joy. RIP Joyce.
Susan & Jim Hunt
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Very sorry to hear of your MOM’s passing.Our sincere condolences to the Lethbridge Family.
Zona
Cheryl , Kevin , Laurie & families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know each of you have wonderful memories of your Mom & may these bring you some comfort in the coming weeks. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Hugs
Zona
Sandra & Allan Parnell
Laurie, Audrelyn and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I’m sure you will treasure your memories forever.
With deepest sympathy and prayers,
Sandra and Allan
Pam Whynot
Laurie, sorry to hear about your mothers passing, Take Care.
Becky
Saddened to read this, I have many fond memories of Joyce when in high school, and she was a great friend of my Mother
My condolences go out to all of the family
Brenda Whynot
Dear Laurie,Kevin and Cheryl
I am sorry to hear of Joyce passing ,I have to many memories to mention but all are certainly good ones . My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your families
Les Wolfe
Laurie,Kevin and Cheryl
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing, please except my sincere condolences at this sad time. Another great lady from the neighbourhood has gone. So many memories of growing up there and your family being a big part of my childhood and your mom being a kind and loving women to all us kids. She will be fondly remembered by me. Take care
Les and Sheila Wolfe
Carol Whynott
I am sorry to hear of Joyce passing
Patty Peach/John Theriau
Luke, Cheryl & Laurie : We were very sad to hear of Joyce’s passing. Joyce was a wonderful Lady.
Always had a story to tell & a smile to go with it
Keep your mom’s memories close to your heart.
Think of her every day with a smile on your face.
She is now with the rest of her family in Heaven.
She will be looking down on you all, you better believe it…
Crystal Roy
Laurie and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family❤️
Charlotte and Bobby
Cheryl, Laurie, Kevin and families. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Joyce was a great lady and will be greatly missed. May your wonderful memories of her help you get through the difficult days ahead.
Earl Lawrence and family
Laurie,Luke,and,Cheryl so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing she was a great lady from the hill.May your great memories of her help in these difficult days ahead.May she RIP.
Heidi malone
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. I waited on her many times at the transcotia. We always had good talks me her and cookie. ❤️ Laurie, my deepest condolences
Philip& Holly Smith
Dear Laurie, Kevin, Cheryl and families,
We were saddened to read that your Mom had passed. Always a lovely lady who we know will be deeply missed by the entire family and all who knew her.
Thinking of you as you say goodbye one last time.
Holly and Philip Smith
Pam MacAulay
Laurie, Kevin and Cheryl (neighbour kids),
I was saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always a kind and thoughtful lady to all of us, but especially to my Mom. Treasure the memories.
Deepest condolences to your families.
Pam (MacIntosh) MacAulay
Virginia. Whynot
To Laurie and family do sorry for your loss
Elaine MacEachern
To the family – My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I worked with her as Dep Registrar from 1993-96, before moving to Windsor, NS. She taught me so much about that job and I am forever grateful for her patience and kindness. Sincerely, Elaine MacEachern
Jo-Ann (Clarkin) Baker
Cheryl, Kevin, Laurie and family
So sorry to hear of your mother ‘s passing.
I knew Joyce when she worked at the Registry of
Deeds office and I worked next door at the Sheriff’s office with Danna. We shared alot of coffee and
laughs over the years.
Pat Cochrane
I was saddened to read of Joyce’s passing. I haven’t seen her in recent years, but have fond memories of our school years together. She was always athletic and we had fun on the old basketball team at LHS. Being the same age, our children are much the same age, and you all went to school together as well.
Cheryl, Laurie and Kevin, my condolences to you. You will miss her.
Heather Simms
Laurie,Cheryl and Kevin,so sorry to learn of your mums passing.A kind,strong and hardworking lady.please accept my condolences at this sad time.
Jeff & Ann Langille
Laurie, Kevin, & Cheryl. It saddens us to no end the Joyce is gone. She was nothing more than wonderful to us.
Richard and Hailey Langille
Sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. We are thinking of you all.
Tammy Chymist
Laurie, Kevin, Cheryl & Families
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Many fond memories of when we worked together.
Twig and Tammy
Billand Anna Cox
Laurie
Our sympathy in your mother’s passing.
mike smith
Cheryl, Kevin, Laurie and family
So sorry to hear of your mother ‘s passing.
I knew Joyce when she worked at the Registry of
Deeds office and I worked next door at the Sheriff’s office. We shared alot of
laughs over the years.
Warren snd Karen Wagner
Laurie and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Mike and Donna West
Laurie, Kevin, Cheryl & Families,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mom. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Treasure your wonderful memories to help with the sad times.