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Joy ROBERTS-WHITE Obituary
For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
On January 3, 2013 Joy passed peacefully at the age of 102. Born in England, Joy led a wonderful life full of exciting travels and adventures, dear friends and colleagues.
Joy was predeceased by her husband Frank (1949) and later immigrated to Canada (1954), where she was granted citizenship in 1966.
Journalist and correspondent, author and producer, editor, broadcaster, playwright, instructor, entrepreneur: all careers Joy embraced with energy and enthusiasm. Joy worked as a reporter and feature writer for Reuters and BBC in London, where she travelled through Europe and Africa. She also owned a public relations firm in London, representing Deborah Kerr and others.
In Edmonton, Joy managed the Studio Theatre (U of A), produced at CFRN-TV, taught at NAIT, interviewed guests at CBC, edited in Hansard (Alberta), researched at ACCESS TV, opened a store (Pandora's Box), published countless articles and reviews, entertained and supported Edmonton's arts community generously. She will be missed by all those who were fortunate to meet her.
A Celebration of Joy's Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 12116-102 Avenue, Edmonton.
For condolences, please visit
www.connelly-mckinley.com
Andrews-McLaughlin Funeral Home
Downtown Chapel
780 488 0121
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Johanna. C.H. Maul-Trimbach 1910-2013
September 29, 2013
I write as a member of the Media Club of Ottawa. originally a branch of the the Canadian Women's Press Club, of which both the Ottawa Club and the Edmonton Club were branches. Joy was a member of the Edmonton Club. The Ottawa Club takes note of her passing.
Reading the obituary, I noticed a parallel between Joy and my mother in personal life events. Both were born in the same year, and died in the same year. Both lost their husbands early, Joyce in 1949, Johanna in 1961. Both emigrated to Canada Joyce came alone; Johanna came with her husband in 1951. Both lived in Alberta, Joyce in Edmonton and Johanna in Calgary. Joyce would have been interested in Johanna's story, published in Immigration News in 1957. "A Dutch Housewife integrates in Canada". Johanna died on July 18, 2013 at the age of 103. Johanna spent one year in England in 1928. Wish they would have known each other.
Iris ten Holder - daughter of Johanna.
Jean Greenhill
March 13, 2013
Dear Joy,
I've only just learnt of your passing. How blessed my family & I were to have known you. The Christmasses you spent with us were special.
You must have had many, many friends to welcome you - Bruce & Pat among them.
Remembering you with love,
January 30, 2013
On behalf of my aunt, Patricia Drew (Eplett) Weiss more commonly know as Helen and who predeceased Joy, we wish to send our sympathies. Joy and my Aunt Helen were good friends for many years. Sharon and Errol Cruthers
Qualicum Beach BC (formerly of Edmonton)
DIXIE BULLOCK
January 12, 2013
I feel blessed to have known and loved such a remarkable lady who always took the time to listen and care about my family and me.
We miss Joy but know that the angels have united her with her many friends, family, and colleagues.
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