Joyce, age 89, passed away peacefully at Extendicare Hamilton with Wendy and Danielle by her side. Predeceased by husband Alfred (Fred) Trankner 2016, daughter Julie (2016), Son-in-law Derek (2017), brother-in-law Harry (2011), Susan Plant (2011) survived by sons Rick and Mark Trankner, Wendy Tompkins (Shaun) Debbie Miller (Ken), grandchildren, Anji, Bianca and Taylor, great grandchildren Evyn and McKenzie. Missed dearly by Rudy (Marie) Trankner, Nancy (Dave) Kinley and Jameson, long time friends Diane Clews, Ellie McCaughey, Alfred (Gladys) Weisbrod, Shirley and Jim Buchanan. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed all her adventures with the ladies and weekends away!! We wish to thank Deerview crossing for the years they cared for her and Extendicare Hamilton for their care especially during COVID! Thank you you to Danielle Cherubin for being a great friend, caregiver and another daughter who cared for Joyce for 5 years after Fred passed away!
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints in snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle rain.
When you awaken
In the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there I did not die.
Cremation has taken place. She will be scattered where Fred, Julie and Derek are at a later date. Donations to MS Society, Dr Bob Kemp Hospice or a
charity of your choicePublished by The Hamilton Spectator on May 8, 2021.