Joy Ifill

Joy Ifill

Joy Ifill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 26 to May 27, 2011.
IFILL, Joy (nee de Gourville) 1943 - 2011 Joy made her peaceful transition surrounded by family on Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was the wife of the late Carl A.D. Ifill, daughter of Sylvia Gormandy (Reverend Lionel C.) and the late Harry de Gourville. Beloved sister of Hazel Thompson and the late Francis de Gourville. Beloved aunt to Carla Salandy (Damian), Maryse Pillai (Michael) and Jeremy Thompson. Relative of the de Gourvilles, Pows, Cheong-Hows, McShine-Jones, Caves, Lastiques and Carrs. Friend of Betty-Lou Osborne (Anthony), Hazel Barlow (Richard) and Arlene Ifill. Many thanks to Dr's Susan Dent, Louise Coulombe and Bhavna Valia. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.), Nepean on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Joy's life will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. No flowers by request, but charitable donations to Unity Church of Ottawa, 211 Bronson Ave., Suite 227, Ottawa, K1R 6H5, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, 704-265 Carling Ave., Ottawa, K1S 9Z9 or the Canadian Liver Foundation, 1500-2235 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, M2J 5B5 would be greatly appreciated. Tributes, donations and condolences may be made at: www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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May 29, 2011

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Geri Scott

May 29, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joy. I enjoyed Joy and Carl's visits to my house with her Avon items. She will be greatly missed as I always looked forward to her and Carl's happy smiles and kind and friendly words for many, many past years.
Rest In Peace Joy and Carl. You are together where you belong.
Sadly,
Geri
8 Kidgrove Gardens

Cheryl Wilcox

May 27, 2011

Very sad to hear of Joy's passing. She was a great lady. The Avon world has lost a Beautiful Woman.

Joy Clarke

May 27, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bernadette Murray

May 27, 2011

To Joy's family,

The name "Joy" said it all and the picture of her is very reflective of the Joy we knew. I met Joy here at work when she was going through a tough time in her personal life. Despite the situation Joy did her best to cope and to maintain her positive outlook on life regardless.

I was lucky to have met Joy and will be inspired by her. Only the good die young and now you have an angel to watch over you. Rest in peace Joy and may God give your family the strength to cope in these sad times.

Heather Loppe

May 26, 2011

Dear Sylvia, Lionel and Hazel:
I am sad to learn of Joy's passing, but now she is with her Carl again. Her visits to me were always a bright spot in my day, and I admired her bravery in facing her illness and the loss of Carl.
I will pray for her and you, and wish that lovely memories of Joy will comfort your hearts.

Sharon Sparling

May 26, 2011

When i first met Joy, I said I am so glad I have found you, you are an Avon lady and I am a Avon gal. Our friendship began, we met each others families and shared so many funny moments. I will miss you Joy.

Devon

May 26, 2011

Jeremy, Hazel, and family,

When one we hold dear in our heart takes the next step in the journey that has been laid out for her, we feel the sadness of her departure and, at the same time, we have the comfort of a plan fulfilled:

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

It was with these two feelings that I received the news of Joy's passing.

There are many, many fond memories of the time that I spent in Joy's company. You and your family graciously accepted me and welcomed me in. As much from Joy as from the rest of you, I have received so much that has helped me to grow. I will remain constantly grateful for Joy and the contributions that she made to the prosperity of my soul and my hope for things to come.

My thoughts and prayers are especially with you at this time.

Warmly,

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