Obituary of Joyce Knowles

KNOWLES, Joyceof Hope Bay passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound in her 77th year. Beloved mother of Pat (Jim) Carson of Chesley, Gilbert of Hope Bay, John of Kitchener and Rick of Hope Bay. Dear grandmother of Calen Carson and Jason Knowles. She will be sadly missed by brothers-in-law Fred (Jean) Knowles of London, Harold (Donna) Knowles of St. Mary's and Bill Knowles of St. Mary's, her cousin Audrey Martin of Stratford as well as many nieces and nephews. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Orland, parents Jenny (Hopf) and John Martin as well as brothers and sisters-in-law Elwyn (Vera) Knowles and Don (Janice) Knowles.'To live is so startling, it leaves little time for anything else.' Emily DickinsonJoyce Knowles lived and loved well. She was extremely active in her community through the White Cloud Chapter of the I.O.D.E. and Retired Women's Teachers Federation. She was a much loved and respected teacher at the Wiarton Public School for over 20 years. She always had an open heart and a kind word.The family will receive friends at the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton on Thursday, December 21, 2006 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. John's United Church, Wiarton, on Friday December 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Spring interment Colpoy's Bay Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the I.O.D.E. or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences for the family may be left at www.georgefuneralhome.comAs Mom would always say - Be of Kind HeartBlessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. I would like to Send Condolences Back to Notices Home | History | Services | Our Facilities | Notices | Contact Us | Links