Monk, Margaret Joyce
(nee Overall)
November 12, 1930 ~ August 1, 2013
Joyce passed away peacefully at 6:40 a.m. on August 1, 2013, at home with her husband by her side. Joyce was born on November 12, 1930 the youngest of three children in Montreal, QC. She was educated at Ste Dominque School. After graduating she took a course at Chatelain Business College; graduated as an Executive Secretary and worked for many prominent firms. After she retired to Comox, BC, Joyce took up square dancing, which she enjoyed very much, with her Ocean Waves Square Dancing Club.
Joyce married John Monk on September 6, 1952. On that date 2012 they celebrated their 60th anniversary.
She was predeceased by her two sons, Don and Jim and brother Ken. Joyce will be sadly missed by her husband, John; daughters-in-law, Kookai and Sharon; granddaughters, Jennifer and Sarah; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Arthur, Debra, Bridget and all the Community Home Care workers.
A Visitation will take place Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 2:00p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay, BC, with Father Joe Killoran officiating.
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