E. Joyce Courtney (Elliott)
Visitation will be conducted one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley.
St. Andrews United Church

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
E. Joyce Courtney (Elliott)
December 4th, 1929 - June 4th, 2018

Place of Death

R-Villa Retirement Living, Ripley, Ontario

Obituary

Joyce Courtney of Ripley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at R-Villa, on June 4, 2018. She was 88 years old. She was the beloved wife of Elmer Courtney who predeceased her in 2016. She was born in Kincardine Township on December 4, 1929 to the late Frances Moffat and Ralph Elliott. She was their only child. Dear mother of Lynn & Freda Courtney of Ripley, Gail & Brian Johnson of Kincardine, Carmon & Bernice Courtney of Ripley and Joan & Mike Petersen of Edmonton, AB, daughter in law Carol Courtney and son in law Rodger Ludwig. Missed by her 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her children Elliott (2010) and Ann (2013). Visitation will be conducted at St. Andrew's United Church on Saturday June 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Marsha Roberts officiating. Interment Ripley Cemetery. Donation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy to Sleeping Children Around the World, St. Andrew's United or Me to We.

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Message from Neil & Joan Vincent2018-06-14 22:59:18

Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss.  

Neil & Joan Vincent

Message from Hans Schwarz2018-06-11 13:51:36

Our sencere sympathie for the loss of your mom, oma and great grand oma

Hans  and eva Schwarz

Message from Ken Hoeper2018-06-10 17:06:00

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Courtney Family.

Ken and Annette Hoeper

Peter and Anke Hoeper

Message from Jon and Louise Taverner2018-06-08 23:09:22

Dear Carmon and Bernice and all your dear family,

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all at this very sad time. We are thinking of you and saying prayers for God's Help Comfort Peace and Strength.   

Love in HIm

Jon and Louise 

Message from Blain & Priscilla Carruthers2018-06-08 16:03:26

Joyce will be missed by us all. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. 

Message from Margaret Thompson2018-06-08 15:55:48

To the whole Courtney Families:  So very sorry to hear the news of Joyce - she was a remarkable woman, and made friends wherever she went.  Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Marg.

Message from Shirley & Mike from Edmonton2018-06-08 14:07:23

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Courtney family.

Joyce & her families always made us feel so very welcome & included us in family & community events when we visited from out west.

Her spirit will continue in you all. God Bless.

With the fondest of memories from

Shirley & Mike

 

Message from Don and Sheila Huston 2018-06-08 13:01:31

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Joyce. Please know that  our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. She will be remembered forever by family, friends and the community 

Don and Sheila Huston

Message from Betty Johnson2018-06-08 09:50:29

My deepest sympathy to Joyce's family.  Joyce was a very special lady.  I know you will have many cherished memories that will provide comfort in the days ahead.  May you be surrounded by God's love.  Remembering you at this difficult time.

Sincerely.  Betty Johnson

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2018-06-08 07:33:13

Our sincere sympathy to the Courtney families in the passing of Joyce.

Message from Jane Ann MacDonald2018-06-07 13:51:42

Thinking of the whole Courtney family at this time. Joyce was such a wonderful lady. I always loved having a chat with her. She will be greatly missed.

Message from Gloria & George Coulter2018-06-06 17:15:25

To the Courtney family.  We are sorry to hear of Joyce's passing and remember her as such a warm friendly woman that would help anyone in need.  She will truly be missed by all.  Cherish the memories of your Mom.

Message from Bruce Aitken2018-06-06 12:24:55

I am sending you my sincere thoughts and prayers that the God of peace will surround you in this time of grief.  Your Mom is one of the most positive persons in the community.  I can still hear her cheering at the ball park.  She is a real cheer leader for the whole community.  I especially appreciate her acts of kindness with my Mom on the day that my wife Kathy died. When I phoned to tell Mom, Joyce was sitting with her and stayed with her for the evening. This gave me such comfort to know that my Mom was surrounded by kind, loving people like your Mom at a time of great sorrow and grief.  May you  be blessed with the stories and outpouring of kindness over the next few days.  Love to you all.  Bruce Aitken

Message from Keith ,Isabelle and Larry2018-06-06 12:12:16

  Sorry to hear of Joyces passing . Our thoughts are with you all that this time 

 

 

Message from Brenda and Ed Girvan 2018-06-06 12:06:56

Dear Gail and family

so very sorry to hear about your mom Gail. Now she and mom will be watching over all of us with love. Please know that that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers 

Brenda and Ed Girvan

Message from Susan Shields2018-06-06 11:11:37

Joan, Mike, Ashley, Brittney and Family,

So very sorry and sad to hear about your Mom and Grandmother, my heart goes out to you all. I know how very special she was to you.  I hope all your wonderful memories of her help comfort you through this difficult time.  We are thinking of you all, sending you much love and hugs… Susan & Larry Shields and Family

Message from Paul & Allison Wilken & Families2018-06-06 09:59:17

Thinking of you all at this sad time, what a special Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma.  Sincerely, Paul & Allison Wilken, & Family.

Message from The Tang's2018-06-06 09:44:46

Thinking of all of you on the loss of a beautiful lady whose smile would light up a room.  She made everyone she met feel loved and cared for and passed that ability on to her children and grandchildren.  She was a truly special lady that will be missed.

Message from Bil & Nancy Stewart2018-06-06 08:35:48

Family

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad n difficult time.  Treasure the memories n hold them close to your hearts!

Message from Judy McInnes2018-06-06 01:08:01

Joan, Mike and families.  So sorry to hear about your beautiful mom and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I know how special she was to you and know that you  have such wonderful memories of all the good times you've had together.♥ Sending you gigantic hugs. Love Judy McInnes and family. 

Our hearts and thoughts are with all of Joyces family at this sad time. She was always such a caring loving person to all who knew her and her care and concern for our Mom being new to Rvilla this year was very much appreciated. Elsie also enjoyed their many card games and will miss her friendship.She will be in our thoughts forever. Sincerely, Brian and Wendy Pollock, Marg Small and Elsie MacDonald

Message from Ron and Mary Jane Rock2018-06-05 20:34:58

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

We admired Joyce for her strength of character and her faith. We will continue to be inspired by the actions she took and the things she said while she was alive.she will live in our memories.

Ron and Mary Jane Rock

Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2018-06-05 18:01:16

To the Courtney families, our deepest condolences to your families at this time.

Message from Eric and Judy MacLeod2018-06-05 17:02:37

Our deepest sympathy to everyone, Joyce was a lovely lady, she will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy to The Courtney Family . Joyce will be missed by all. God Bless.

Message from Annabelle Aitchison2018-06-05 13:20:40

So sorry to hear about Joyce. Sympathy to all. She will be busy taking care of your dad , Elliott and Anne once again.

Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp 2018-06-05 11:39:56

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Courtney Family on the passing of Joyce . She was  a very kind lady and will be miss by all . Sending hugs to the family at this difficult time you will all be in our thoughts and prayers .  RIP JOYCE !!!

Message from Nancy Guest2018-06-05 11:32:55

I'm so sad  to hear about Joyce. She was always so kind and loving and I have so many great memories of time spent with her many years ago. She could always find something to laugh about and was so generous. You are all so blessed to have had her as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I feel blessed to have known her and still carry with me things that I learned from her. She'll never be forgotten. Thinking of you ... Nancy

Message from Rick & Debbie McGillivray2018-06-05 09:55:50

Lynn, Gail, Carmon and Joan.....Rick and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.   Rick & Deb

 

Message from Marg Stevenson2018-06-05 09:39:20

I am sad to hear of Joyce's passing , My condolences to ALL of her Families, she will be missed by so many .....Marg Stevenson  

Message from Bonnie Courtney 2018-06-05 09:22:59

My thoughts and prayers to the family, she was a beautiful person and will be missed.

Bonnie

Message from Wilma, Dennis & Susan Robinson2018-06-05 08:39:00

The Courtney Family....Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Joyce....

Message from Helen & Dale Orr2018-06-05 08:28:30

Never has the expression 'Heaven has received another angel' ever been more appriopriate than for this special lady.  For everything Joyce experienced in her life she took it as God's will.  I first remember Joyce's special patience as a 4H leader trying to teach us the 'proper' way to can produce.  Joyce will be missed by so many and none more than her family, God bless you all. 

Message from Donna and Perry Elliott2018-06-05 08:17:22

So very hard to hear this sad news!  Joyce was a lovely lady and will be missed by family and the community!  Thinking of all the family at this time!

Message from Ian and Elaine Courtney2018-06-05 07:50:17

We will miss such an exceptional lady that always smiled, always interested in our families and always positive in her outlook of life. She was very respected and will forever be in our hearts. Sending our sincere condolences!

 

Message from Karen & Dave Neilipovitz2018-06-05 07:25:07

So sorry to hear about Joyce. She was such a wonderful lady and will truly be missed by all. 

Message from Pauline Richardson2018-06-05 06:46:38

So sorry to hear about Joyce.......I lived at R-Villa with Joyce and walked with her on several occasions to the cementary.  I will always remember the "bushel and a peck" story!!

Message from Lorrainne Smith2018-06-05 06:31:58

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Courtney families. Joyce was an absolutely wonderful, generous and kind person. Her big smile and warm welcome, and genuine interest in people will be truly missed. Absolutely lovely lady.

Message from Rod and Corrie LeRoy2018-06-05 00:07:52

My children called this wonderful Gramma Joyce Courtney.  She took them to Sunday School many times.  She was a wonderful and caring neighbour!

Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2018-06-04 22:55:02

To Joyce's family and friends,

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother and friend.

I have known your Mom since I did home care for her mother, Frances, at Trillium Court.  A lovely lady who was always interested in what was going on, she always had time for a chat.

She will be missed by all her family members, and her friends.

Sincerely,

Joan and Wayne 

Message from Barb Walden McCart2018-06-04 19:09:08

Lynn, Gail, Carmon & Joan......I am so sorry to hear about your mom.  I hope it's comforting to know that she had 3 angels greeting her. 

Message from Terry&Marilyn Kummer2018-06-04 17:49:48

Our sincere sympathy to Joyce's family.She was a strong woman with a heart of gold.

Message from Robert and Karen Elliott2018-06-04 17:01:17

Thinking of the whole Courtney family at this time. Joyce was a truly lovely lady. She will be greatly missed. 

Message from Liz and David Dadson2018-06-04 16:14:01

To all of Joyce's wonderful family, Our sincere condolences in the loss of this sweet, lovely lady. She always brightened a room with her smile, and she was always interested in what was happening in our lives and our families' lives. She will be greatly missed. May God comfort you all. Liz and David Dadson and family