It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Ashberry announces her sudden but peaceful passing in her 84th year, on the evening of May 14th 2008 at Rouge Valley Health System - Centenary site in Scarborough. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gordon, in February 2004. Left to mourn her are her loving children David (Ann), Kitchener Ontario; Bob, Trail, British Columbia; Janet (Clyde) Scarborough, Ontario and Ted (Kim), Stirling, Ontario; her adoring grandchildren Ben, Daniel and Jacob Hadley, and Connor and Micaila Mahoney-Ashberry; her dear friend and sister in law Edna Bampton (Cyril, deceased 2007); her cousins Rosalie Harrison and Roy Lutley and their families, as well as her numerous friends and neighbours.
For several years Joyce was a public school teacher with the Scarborough Board of Education. After her retirement she was a member of the Bell Pioneers and spent many happy hours creating ''Heart Pillows'' to assist patients' recovery following heart surgery. She was a founding member of the Church of the Master in Scarborough and was an active member of the Women's Auxiliary for many years.
A Memorial Service will be held for her on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. at the Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre(625 Birchmount Rd, north of St. Clair, Scarborough,
