Joyce Elizabeth Farrell


Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Joyce Elizabeth Farrell
August 27th, 1928 - July 10th, 2022

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

Joyce Elizabeth Farrell, of Kincardine, left our world peacefully at the Kincardine Hospital, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 93.

Joyce was born in Kincardine on August 27, 1928, to the late John Stewart Needham and Janet Elizabeth Welsh.

Beloved wife of Stewart, mother and grandmother, Joyce was the matriarch of the eight Farrell girls and their families. Joyce is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by daughters Judy Snobelen, Joy (Ken) Houston, Kerry (Bill) Farrell, Kathy (Boyd) Carruthers, Kim Colling, Shelley (Todd) McGlynn, Julie (Steve) McAllister and Lisa (Keith) Farrell; and brother Jim (Dorothy) Needham.

Joyce was so very loved by her 18 grandchildren, Tanya Leppington, Sam Snobelen, Amy Parker, Angie Cremers, Regan Carruthers, Ashley Wilson, Chad Carruthers, Kara Kortegaard, Kurt Colling, Scott McGlynn, Carley Donaldson, Lindsay McAllister, Alexa McAllister, Ben McAllister, Tessa Spooner, Luke Spooner and Callia Spooner, and 25 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husband, Stewart Farrell (2002), son-in-law David Colling (2013) and grandson Troy Snobelen (2019).

Joyce taught at Kincardine Township School, and shortly thereafter married Stewart in 1949. Together they started a beautiful life and raised their eight daughters on the farm on Concession 10 in Huron Township. Joyce and Stewart took pride in hard work and instilled this value in their eight daughters. In 1979, they moved to Boiler Beach where Joyce enjoyed gardening, hosting family and continuing to share in Stewart’s passion for racing Standardbred horses.

Joyce was a woman of many talents and cherished time with family and friends. She found joy in baking, travelling, sewing and quilting, and square dancing, meeting many friends doing so. She was always delighted to see the precious new additions to her ever-growing family and loved watching her family gather and kids play at the beach. We will greatly miss her love and her presence.

Donations in memory of Joyce can be made to the Kincardine and Community Healthcare Foundation and Sleeping Children Around the World.

A private interment is being held at the Ripley cemetery. A private Celebration of Life for family will be held this summer.

The family of Joyce extends sincere thanks to staff at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre Kincardine for their kindness and care.

Donations

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  Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation

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Message from anne macinnes2022-07-30 08:58:58

Your Mom was such a gracious, artistic woman! My memories are also of Clarkes church . Once we had our own little ones I really appreciated the organization your Mom had, to get all of you looking church-worthy! Embrace your memories and the talents she shared with you! My sympathies! Anne  MacInnes

Message from Deb and Jeff Chalmers2022-07-24 21:40:16

To Joyce's Family:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.  May you find peace and smiles in cherished memories. 

Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2022-07-20 20:54:51

Sincere condolences to all of Joyce's Family. She was a Lovely Lady and will be missed by all who knew her.  Sincerely,  Brian and Wendy Pollock.

Message from Sharon (Osborne) Loghrin2022-07-20 17:42:58

Sincere condolences to all Joyce's girls and their families. Growing up attending Clarke's church on the 12th of Huron, I clearly remember Joyce with her growing family ...always cheerful and helpful. What wonderful memories you all will have to cherish as time goes by. Embrace them all.

Message from Wayne & Kathleen Bauer2022-07-19 19:15:49

To the Farrell Family

Sending our condolences to all of you.  Your mom was a delight!  She always had room for one more at the table.  She was a talented quilter and cook, but most of all a great mom and grandmother. You will have such wonderful memories growing up and then sharing your children and grandchildren with her at Boiler Beach and RVilla.

Love, Wayne & Kathy

Message from Becky, Aaron, Brett, Avery & Aiden Harding2022-07-18 11:53:31

We are very sorry to hear of your mom/grandma's passing.  May your memories help you through this sad time.  Our most sincere condolences.  Hugs to aunt Shelley & family and Joy & family.

Message from Paul & Allison Wilken2022-07-18 11:13:22

Our sympathies to all the Farrell Girls and their families, we were very sorry to hear of Joyce's passing, she will be missed by so many.  May you find lots of happy memories and share lots of love with each other during this sad time.  Paul & Allison Wilken & Family.

Message from Joan Petersen2022-07-17 14:55:01

Our deepest sympathy to the family! Joyce always had a big smile and welcome for everyone!

Mom enjoyed her friendship for many years!

Sending all the hugs you need and more!

 

Joan & Mike Petersen

Message from Bill j& Marlene Pace2022-07-16 18:25:04

Bill & I would like to send our sincere sympathy to everyone. We always enjoyed chatting with Joyce.

Gramma Joyce will be missed.

Message from Doug & Anne Eadie2022-07-16 15:26:26

Sending our sympathy to all the eight daughters and their families on the loss of your Mother, a very amazing person!

One of my favourite memories of Joyce was at Kincardine United Church. A group of women were practising for a play. I congratulated Joyce on her drama talent. With a quick reply she said, " I have my good speaking voice thanks to my eight daughters. I had to be able to speak over their voices to get their attention." 
May all of you take comfort in your own special memories of Joyce,

Doug & Anne Eadie

 

Message from Susan (Lee)Hackett2022-07-15 19:04:32

So sorry to hear of the passing of you Mom. She was a great lady she will be missed by all that knew her. 
My deepest sympathies to you all. 

Message from John & Arla Dahmer2022-07-15 08:48:01

Your mother (grandmother) had such a wonderful personality and sense of humor. She will be missed deeply by all who knew her.You will have sweet memories to cherish. Our thoughts are with you and pray the Lord be with you in the days ahead..                                                                              Sincerely        John & Arla

Message from Heather and Paul Kueneman2022-07-14 23:37:25

Dear Judy, Joy, Kerry, Kathy, Kim, Shelley, Julie, Lisa and families, We wish to send our sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mother.  I loved her laugh and zest for life and how she cared for her family and friends.  The sincere interest she showed when asking about my life and my family was always so special to me too.  
The lessons of love and of life your mother taught you will stay in the hearts of you and your children forever. 
Thinking of you all,  JPaul and Heather Kueneman 

Message from Jack and Ellen Cavill2022-07-14 12:34:37

To Judy and all of your family, we send our deepest sympathy.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Hold close to your memories.

Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp2022-07-14 10:36:28

Our Deepest Sympathy to Joyce's Family on her passing . We willl keep you all in our thought . Sending hugs to you all . RIP JOYCE !!! You wiil be miss . 

Message from Eva Dudgeon2022-07-13 21:19:12

My sympathies to the Farrell family.  Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Message from Heidi and Lyle Dudgeon2022-07-13 21:14:12

Deepest condolences to the family for your loss.   May you look back on the precious memories and find peace and comfort in them.

Message from Bob and Shirley Harris2022-07-13 19:28:05

We wsh to extend our condolences to all of the Farrell family as we have good memories of all of you . Joyce had a happy disposition that spread to others around her .She had such talent for anything to do with sewing and helped lots of us with her homemaking skills and thoughts on raisng a family. We had lots of good times together, a friend we will miss a lot.      Sincerely Bob and Shirley

Message from Ella Ives2022-07-13 15:20:00

My     sympathy is with you all

Message from Nancy Macintyre2022-07-13 13:34:08

Sending heartfelt sadness to Joyce's family on her passing. All the weddings and new babies made her so happy. She often commented that Stewart said there should always be a baby on your knee.

Joyce loved when everyone came to the beach in the summer and all the family gatherings.  She always had pictures to share at our cousin reunion and how everyone enjoyed those times.  That beautiful smile and enthusiasm will be missed, but we must celebrate a full and wonderful life .Hugs

Message from Mary (Johnston)& Jim Douglas 2022-07-13 12:47:32

Sorry to hear of Joyce's  passing our condolences  to all the family

Mary & Jim Douglas 

Message from Ruby McCracken2022-07-13 09:55:00

Condolences to the Farrell family. Your mom was a great lady with a huge smile and always welcomed us into her home. May she Rest In Peace.

Message from Heather and Paul Kueneman2022-07-13 09:09:59

Dear Judy, Joy, Kerry, Kathy, Kim, Shelley, Julie, Lisa and families, We wish to send our sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mother.  I loved her laugh and zest for life and how she cared for her family and friends.  The sincere interest she showed when asking about my life and my family was always so special to me too.  
The lessons of love and of life your mother taught you will stay in the hearts of you and your children forever. 
Thinking of you all,  JPaul and Heather Kueneman 

Message from Debbie Isaacs2022-07-13 08:29:54

Kim - our hearts break for you and your family.  Sending our deepest condolences and prayers of peace and strength during this difficult time.  

Debbie Isaacs - cousin (by marriage)

Message from Willa Wick2022-07-13 00:19:57

Joy and Ken:  so sorry to hear about your recent loss.  No one can ever replace a mother

Sincere sympathies

Willa

 

Message from Ron and Shirley Marie Harris2022-07-12 22:30:33

Thinking of you all.what wonderful years you've had with Mum and she was so proud of you all.Couldn't believe she could tell us what you were all doing ,who was where,what you were studying etc.etc..S.M has such fun memories of "the first five" while I was still at the Farrell farm.I wasn't used to any little ones in my family and so enjoyed the interaction with your family.Our sympathy as you adjust to the loss of a special Mum.

Message from Doug and Karen Martyn2022-07-12 22:10:40

Extending our sincere sympathy to all the Farrell and Needham families at this time. Thinking of you all.

Doug and Karen

Message from Bob and Ria Middelkamp2022-07-12 21:58:09

The all the family of Joyce, Our sincere condolences to all of you with the loss of your mother, grandma and great grandma. We are happy to have known her, she was a lovely person and a great neighbor to the Middelkamp family for many years.

Message from Marian Glen2022-07-12 21:32:22

To all the Farrell families, my sincere condolences on the passing of Joyce.  Throughout my life she was always a kind, warm and special person and her memory will live in many hearts forever.

Message from Vera Lappano2022-07-12 21:27:54

I have many fond memories of visiting the Farrell family on their farm on the 10th concession. I was always welcomed by Stewart & Joyce. It seemed the more the merrier for them. They loved having people around.  In later years I would visit Joyce whenever I returned back to the area.  She always greeted me with a smile and hug. She was the centre of her family and she will be missed by all of you. Cherish your memories of your wonderful Mom and Grandmother. Frank and I are thinking of you, and send you our deepest condolences.  Love to all, Vera & Frank

Message from Barbara Taylor2022-07-12 21:21:11

To all the family, sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother.  She sure will be missed but had an amazing and full life.  So glad we had a visit last year at Jim's birthday.  So many good memories of family gatherings over the years.  Hugs. Barb

Message from Kitt and Catherine Elmes 2022-07-12 21:01:09

Our sympathy is extended to Joyce's families.   Hold close to your heart your wonderful memories.  Take care. 

Message from Hope & Dale MacCrostie2022-07-12 19:49:42

Our condolences to all the Farrell girls and their families. Your mother was such a delight to have known and will be missed by all those who knew her. Take care, she raised a great bunch of girls!❤️
 

Hope &Dale.

 

Message from Brent and Linda Armstrong2022-07-12 13:59:51

Our sincere sympathy to Joyce's entire family. She was a special lady and will be missed by many. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Message from Heather and John Hunter2022-07-12 13:52:15

I have so many great memories of visiting at the farm and then boiler beach as well.  As a 4H member I enjoyed her patience in helping me learn how to sew, and that took a lot!! I was welcomed even though it was a busy household and always enjoyed her baking.  

May your memories comfort you , our deepest condolences 

Sincerely Heather and John Hunter

 

Message from Joyce Osborne Sproat2022-07-12 13:16:02

My sympathy to all your family. Many memories come to me of your Mom and all the family as I grew up on the 12th and went to Clarke's United Church also. Treasure all the special memories of your Mom.

 

Message from Ruby McCracken2022-07-12 12:48:10

Condolences to the Farrell family. Your mom was a great lady with a huge smile and always welcomed us into her home. May she Rest In Peace.

Message from Don & Kendra Dubeau2022-07-12 12:45:25

Our deepest condolences to the Farrell family,

Don & Kendra Dubeau

Message from Margot Messenger2022-07-12 12:24:16

Deepest Condolences to all of Joyce's Family!  

Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd. Pt. Clark

 

Message from Ben & Linda Beishuizen2022-07-12 12:15:34

Our condolence to the Farrell families!!

Message from LAURIE AND MIKE GALLANT2022-07-12 10:59:18

To all the "Farrell " girls, and their families

Our condolences on your loss of a great mother, grandmother.  Joyce always had a smile .  She will be missed by you all.

Message from June O'Brien2022-07-12 10:29:53

Dear Lisa and family,

Your mom is so beautiful and had such a long gifted life. I am sorry for your loss, but happy for the special memorues she leaves to all of you. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. May she rest in peace with your dad.

June and Jaye xoxo

Message from Anita/Gary Rutledge2022-07-12 09:42:58

Our deepest condolences. Anita/Gary Rutledge

Message from Bruce Aitken2022-07-12 09:16:19

I have fond memories of your Mom from the early years at Clark's United Church where your family would fill a pew with beautiful girls.  Your Dad, in his quiet manner seemed to never be frazzled by all of the activity.  Somewhere in my memory I can picture your Mom and Dad square dancing with Irene and Francis Boyle, Jack and Janet Farrell and other. Your Mom's warm and caring smile set the tone for any visit ar R Villa. She was definitely the matriach of yiour famiy and her loving influence will live on in your children and grandchildren.  Hold onto all of your memories.  May they bring joy to your hearts. You will miss her resence and your talks but you can call her up in you rmemory anytime day or night.  Love and prayers to all. 

Message from Rhetha & Dan Roy2022-07-12 08:36:23

To all of Joyce's family - our sincere condolences - what a remarkable lady.  We first met Joyce & Stewart through square dancing.  Loved our get togethers.  Since 2010 when we moved to Snobelen Trail we would have lots of visits while walking by.  I would look in every time to see if she was in sight.  Also I would pick up her paper from the end of the driveway and set it up on her steps!  You thought it was the paper fairy...  We will miss her!  RIP Joyce

Message from Corinne MacDonald2022-07-11 23:50:30

Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your Mother.  She lived a long, wonderful life full of family events and by participating in several activites.  May all the memories of her bring you comfort at this time.  Sincerely, Corinne MacDonald

Message from Lore and John White2022-07-11 23:48:14

Our sympathies are sent to all the Farrell family, what a wonderful legacy this lady has left for her family. What wonderful memories!

our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Message from June Gilchrist and Family2022-07-11 21:44:20

God has taken one of the best and all of us who knew Joyce will really  miss her smiling face and loving personality.. Our hearts go out to all her family and may she rest in peace until we meet again!

                                                            June

Message from Helen Orr 2022-07-11 21:38:50

My condolences to all of Joyce's family. We all share the Welsh family tenancity that Joyce, Janet and Utha passed on to us. She will not soon be forgotten!

Message from Pat Slade and family2022-07-11 20:50:34

John thought the world of Joyce from his days at the "Slade School" where Joyce was the teacher at the one room school to visiting with Joyce many years later at the Ripley fall fairs.  Our sincere condolences to Joyce and Stewart's family.

 

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2022-07-11 20:36:20

Sending love and hugs to all of Joyce's family as they say their earthly goodbyes to their lovely Mother, Grandmother and sister. May treasured memories bring comfort in the days ahead. 

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Leanne Farrell2022-07-11 20:05:41

My heartfelt condolences to the family. I have many memories of 4H meetings at Joyce's home!  Joyce always had a smile and happy greeting when ever I saw her in the community. She will be great missed.  Leanne Farrell

Message from Joan and Wayne Hartwick2022-07-11 19:48:21

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Mom, grandma and sister!  Many happy memories through the years will help ease your loss.  I met Joyce many years ago at the United Church quilting room!  A dear sweet lady well loved by all.  RIP Joyce.  Sincerely, Joan and Wayne Hartwick

Message from Shelly & Mike Pollock2022-07-11 19:26:04

Thinking of you all.