Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Sep 12, 1931 - Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Joyce London is a beautiful soul, and will be surely missed, along with her soulmate and husband Theodore. We were former church mates, but remained friends. God bless their souls. My condolences to their son and extended family
Terry London
March 18, 2026 | Virginia Beach, VA
You will be missed and for ever loved. Until we meet again love Noel Foley and family ( Monique , Charli , Sierra)
Noel Foley
March 18, 2026 | Enfield, NS
The World feels a bit emptier with Aunt Joyce gone.
What I remember about my Aunt Joyce is her loving touch and calm reassuring voice. I will never forget those precious moments where family would be sitting together listening to stories - she would reach over, nudge me; and her and I would share a private giggle together.
She will be deeply missed.
Faye
Faye Thomasson (Gibson)
March 18, 2026 | BC | Family
My deepest Condolences Randi.
We have so many fond memories of Aunt Joyce and Uncle Ted's visits to Nova Scotia. Those visits brought everyone together.
I miss those days and will Miss Aunt Joyce.
My Dad offers his condolences Randi
Love the Foley's
Laura Foley
March 18, 2026 | Dartmouth, NS | Family
The world is a little less bright without you Aunt Joyce. Your humour, quick wit, ability to tell a story and to make everyone around you feel loved, will be missed.
Although it has been many years, it was always be so exciting to see you and Uncle Ted. It provided an opportunity for us all to be together, share meals, laughs and connection. I have so many lovely memories of those visits.
Randi, I’m surrounding you in love, comfort and strength. We are holding you...
Shay-Lee Rafuse
March 17, 2026 | Port Williams, NS | Family
To Randl,
My deepest condolences to you on the passing of your mom
She was a beautiful woman with a wonderful soul ❤ that will live on forever in all of us; whom knew Joyce and was touched by her positive aura/generosity. She loved when everyone got together to eat, love,laugh and just enjoy each others company I loved Aunt Joyce and will miss her deeply❤
God bless and our prayers be with you
Love Always,
Rebecca Gibson & family
Rebecca Gibson
March 17, 2026 | Calgary, AB | Family
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person, and she is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you. God bless you all.
Love Tracey Gibson and family
Tracey Gibson
March 17, 2026 | NS | Family
Randl, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. Aunt Joyce will be missed greatly. She was someone I always looked forward to seeing each summer when I was younger, and those memories will always stay with me. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love Dee
Deanna Gibson
March 17, 2026 | NS | Family
Dearest Randl
With deep sorrow, we share in the loss of our beloved sister, your Mom, who lived a long and meaningful life. She was a truly kind, caring, and passionate soul, guided by her strong faith and unwavering devotion to her family. No distance ever kept her away—she made the effort, time and again, to visit and stay connected, showing just how much she loved those closest to her.
Her warmth, generosity, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She gave...
Paul & Helen Gibson
March 17, 2026 | NS | Family
Joyce Marion London was born on September 12, 1931, in Gibson Woods, Nova Scotia, Canada, to the late Peggy and Reginald Gibson, Sr. She was the fourth of fourteen children born into a large and loving family.
Joyce received her formal education at Gibson Woods High School. After completing school, she devoted her time to caring for a sick family friend, demonstrating the compassion and kindness that would characterize her life.
After a few years, Joyce left Nova Scotia and moved to New York, where a new chapter of her life began. While living in Tarrytown, New York, she met the love of her life, Theodore London. In 1956, Theodore and Joyce Gibson were united in marriage. Their union was blessed with three children: Ross, Robin, and Randl.
The couple lived in New York for several years before relocating to Chicago, Illinois, after Theodore was offered a job opportunity. They lived in Chicago for five years before returning to New York. Later in life, when it was time to retire, Joyce and Theodore moved to Suffolk, Virginia, where they continued to enjoy their life together. Joyce and Theodore shared a beautiful marriage that lasted 68 years until Theodore’s passing.
Joyce had a deep love for family and friends. She found great joy in hosting dinner parties and gatherings, where her warmth and hospitality made everyone feel welcome. Known as an excellent cook, Joyce delighted in preparing meals that brought people together. She also enjoyed singing, walking, and quilting—an art she practiced with great talent and care.
Joyce and Theodore also shared a love for travel. Coming from a large family of fourteen siblings, there were always relatives to visit, and Joyce especially cherished the opportunity to return home to Nova Scotia, Canada.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the sun set on the life of Joyce Marion London as she peacefully passed from this life into eternal rest. Her radiant smile, loving heart, laughter, and gentle kindness will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved her. Truly, to know Joyce was to love her.
Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore London; her son, Ross; and her daughter, Robin. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Peggy and Reginald Gibson, Sr.; her sisters, Annie Gibson, Bonita Gibson, Doreen Paris, and Linda Foley; and her brothers, Basil Gibson, Reginald Gibson, Jr., Brenton Gibson, and Howard Gibson.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her son, Randl London; her siblings, Paul (Helen) Gibson, Nancy Kamanga, Kenneth (Ursula) Gibson, Valerie (Brian) Refuse, and Sharon Eagles; along with a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
Joyce’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and family. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
Rest in peace, Joyce. You will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered always.
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