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Victoria Radbourne
May 9, 2008
Auntie Joy,
Wow, the memories flood to me and I wish I'd had the chance to thank you personally for some of our conversations. But I think you knows the ones of which I speak.
Many of my wonderful childhood memories take place at your house with your family. Thank you for making it such a warm and welcoming home. I can hear your laugh and hope never to forget it. I can hear your singing too... not sure about whether or not I want to forget that one though. ;)
I love you... always will. Your advice to me about relationships and marriage I've always taken to heart and remembered. I hold dear your stories of your early life with Uncle Doug too.
Spending the day with you at your garage sale was really special. Thanks for including me in your family in so many ways.
xx
Doug Radbourne
May 8, 2008
Joy,
I see your face every day both in my mind and in the picture Eric took of you which now graces our mantle. The tears come less often now and I know that someday they will end. I needn't tell you how I feel about you, you know, you always knew. You are in my heart for all eternity until we meet again.
Doug
Janice Graefer Schultz
May 8, 2008
Dear Doug and Family.
I want to let you know how sorry I was to hear about the passing of my dear friend Joy. What a blessing it was to have her in my life and how lucky for all of you to have such a wonderful wife,mother,grandmother. Her name was a true meaning of the word: someone full of delight,happiness,greatly valued and appreciated a person who could always make you smile and feel wonderful about yourself. Joy was all that and more. As I was remembering the times we got together and the wonderful phone calls, I realized that Joy has been my friend for 26 yrs...what started out as us talking on a regular basis at Zellers, as I had to call her to get approval for customer's credit cards. To us continuing our friendship well after each of us had left Zellers. That's something that doesn't happen very often, we certainly had a special type of friendship to have it last 26 yrs, how lucky was I? This friendship will forever be in my heart and remembered often, with great joy. I have to tell you one of my most favourite memories is when you came to Calgary and had a stop over at the Port O'Call Inn. Joy was so excited that I'd take you to the casino and Red Lobster restaurant. We went to the casino and even though she couldn't see the machines very well she sure knew when she was winning. I think she won a couple of times that night, as for you Doug I remember you going to the teller for more money, ha,ha...I think she did share some of her winnings with you. Joy sure loved the restaurant, she was so excited to go home and tell her friends that she finally got to eat at the Red Lobster(something about BC people and Red Lobster??). I sure wish we could have done that again. I'll be thinking of her whenever I go to the Red Lobster, she was giddy with excitement I can see her now, so excited. I have to say I now realize why Joy called me a few weeks ago, even though it was just a day to day chit chat, how's the family?,hows my grandbaby Rebecca doing?, her telling me she recently won $2600.00 at the casino, us getting together in a couple of months and going to that casino so she could show me how to win big. It was her good-bye to me. I know she didn't want me to know how sick she was I'm sure I wouldn't want many people to know either. I'm just so grateful that she made the phone call and we got to talk. She was such a wonderful person I'm going to miss her dearly. I'm thankful I got to be a part of her life even if it was just as a distant friend. Friendship travels the miles. Doug and Mimi you have always made me feel welcome whenever I've just shown up you will always be in my heart and memories too.We will all get through this, but it's because she meant so much to all of us that it hurts so much now. It's probably hurting her just a little to see everyone so sad but she knows we will get past the sadness and only have good memories and happy times.
A Toast!
"To Joy, may her wisdom,laughter and vibrancy for life be shared among us all"
All my love,
Janice
Lori Radbourne
May 8, 2008
Joy,
Thank you for making me feel so welcome to join your family. Thank you for being a shining example of JOY and love of family. I always thought that Doug was the funny one but you were extremely witty right to the end.
I love you.
Lori (favourite daughter-in-law)
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Samantha Radbourne
May 8, 2008
Gramma,
I miss you and am proud of the blanket you made for me even if you couldn't see very well.
Peter Dobud
May 8, 2008
You were a lovely person and will never be forgotten.
Sharon Porayko
May 7, 2008
You were many things to me. My mother,my best friend,my telephone buddy when hockey was on. I could tell you anything. Thank-you. You were not just a grandma you were a second mother for my kids.Your love for them was endless. Thank-you. I love you and miss you so much. Love Sharon
Chris Porayko
May 7, 2008
No mater what I write it won't be enough to show how great of a person you were and how much you meant to me. There aren't enough words to say how much I miss you. I love you Grandma.
Scott Porayko
May 6, 2008
Not a day goes by where I don't think about your smiling face. I love you and I miss you Grandma.
daniel drombolis
May 6, 2008
joy you were like my grandmother to me though i wasnt your real grandson you treated me just the same.I thank you for allowing me into your family and your personal life,never once judgeing me or excluding me.I knew you just a short time but you will leave an everlasting impression,you will be missed but never forgotten, forever in our hearts love dan.
David Porayko
May 5, 2008
I love you grammy
Kim Drombolis
April 28, 2008
What do I do now that your not here? I don't think I will ever know the answer to that question. There is a hole in my heart that can never be filled and I hope that you know how much you meant to me. I am glad that I was there with you on that rainy morning and got to rub your arm as you took your last breath. The hardest thing I have ever done was not to be there with you at the end but to leave you there, knowing that was the last time I was going to see you. I have so many good memories of you that it isn't even funny, that way I am lucky. So as I sit here feeling sad I am content in the fact that I knew you and loved you and that you loved me and for that I am truly grateful. I love you Grandma and life wont be the same with out you.
Its only been a few minutes but seems like an eternity.
I miss my Grandma already and I wish she had stayed here with me.
Its only been a few hours but a million tears I have shed.
I long to hear her voice say my name and to hold my hand.
Its only been a few days but my heart aches so bad.
I know she would say ...Please don't be so sad.
Its only been a few weeks but I still sit and wonder if she knew how much I really cared.
Thank you for the gift of love, now you're sharing it up above.
You had many things to say, all in a caring way.
You were always the one we could all lean on.
Even though it must have felt like a ton.
You were always the strength of the family.
Now we must let you rest calmly.
As we say goodbye,
and tears roll down our eyes.
I know you will always be in our hearts and minds.
I'll never forget you're one of a kind.
Goodbye grandma, goodbye.
Melisa Dobud
April 25, 2008
I will always remember Joy.
She always did everything she could to make me feel like part of her family and to include my brothers and I.
I will remember how excited she always was on Christmas and how happy she was when we opened gifts.
When I think of Joy, I think of her smile, her laugh, and her generosity.
I miss her.
Skip
April 22, 2008
A mother holds her children's hand for a while, but holds their hearts forever.
I miss you so much.
Kelly Murray (nee Dalzell)
April 16, 2008
Auntie Joy,
My great aunt - always a smile, always a witty remark, always a positive outlook & always showing an interest in my life & family... this is how I will remember you.
Love Kelly
Shannon Dalzell`
April 16, 2008
Aunty Joy, You are the thread that helped the family stick together you made it seem so easy and I hope we can carry it on. I will miss your phone calls and our long, long chats. The parties- Grey Cup, Christmas tree night,birthdays and Bocci won't ever be the same without you. You were always interested in how my kids were doing and you really made my other kids feel included. I'm glad they have their memories at the cabin with you and uncle Doug, you sure made it fun for them, something you had a real knack for!!! I'll never forget the time you pulled a "Joy" at the Bay it makes me laugh every time I think about it!! Actually I have many memories with you that make me laugh and we all remember your singing talent. I'm not sure if I will miss that, but I know I'm going to miss you very very much. Rest in Peace Aunty Joy, Love Shannon
Chelle Poulton
April 15, 2008
Joy I remember you with such fond and happy memories. We sat at lunch the other day talking about the funny times we had both in the UK and in Canada. I'm honoured to be one of the people who were part of your life. Miss you. X
Joe Punko
April 14, 2008
I will miss you, and all that you've for my family, your in my heart.
Bill Evans
April 13, 2008
I only met you twice. and on both occasions you took me into your home and made me feel welcome, we will both miss you, God bless, sleep peacefully
Anne Evans
April 13, 2008
The first time I met you, you said , Hi! I'm Mam and this is Dad, and this is how you will always be remembered by me, Joy you really were the joy of so many people your life touched, now rest peacefully with the angels.
Naomi Paialunga
April 12, 2008
Grandma,
I call you grandma, even though you weren't mine, because that's how I've felt about you since the first time I visited your house with Kim.
You made us (all of Kim's friends) feel just like your own grand kids, always checking to make sure we were having fun and were full of food. (And including our birthdays in the family birthday celebrations).
I'll never forget the day that Kim, Brianna, Amanda and I came back from a basketball tournament and you and Mimi had a whole chocolate cheesecake and 4 spoons waiting for us! (It was delicious, by the way... and yes, we ate the whole thing!)
And every Grey Cup party, birthday party, and family gathering was always so much fun at your house, so many people... and we all looked forward to your table full of yummy snacks.
All those events wont be the same without your glow, smile and funny jokes. But we know you'll be there watching over us.
You will be missed more than you know, I'm so glad I got to see you and say goodbye. I will always love you Grandma.
See you again one day! :)
Viviane Mueller
April 11, 2008
Joy, I wish I would have known you longer and better. You were my kind of woman. We would have been the best of friends and not only because we liked casinoing.
Whenever we were together, you were always so lovely and you made me smile.
I admired your JOYFUL sense of humour, despite all your problems. Love Viviane
Stew Poulton
April 11, 2008
It was an honour and a privilege to have met Joy, even for just the one week last year, being a person that was so close to Chelle’s heart and someone who was important to her for so many years. To have met Joy, Doug, Mimi and all the close family was such a wonderful experience, but more remarkable was the respect they all showed Joy, even in her twilight hours, when she seemed to have a clear grasp on the matters that affected them all, giving sound advice and a caring ear. She certainly had a quick wit which impressed me considerably. Try as you might, I was left with the impression that you couldn’t slip anything past her without her noticing.
I only had a few brief days to get to know a character that Chelle spoke of constantly. Despite this short meeting I now feel a sense of loss, not for myself, but for all those whose lives Joy’s touched.
My thoughts are with Doug, Mimi and the rest of the Family.
Pam McLauchlan
April 10, 2008
I will miss you and I will always cherish the memories I have of you. I know you and Uncle Sid are singing together again and are a big hit. Love you Auntie Joy.
Sue Drombolis
April 10, 2008
I met Joy a few years ago. She was Kim's grandma,,,Kim being my son's wife.
When I think of her, I think of a feisty, outoing lady,,,one who didn't seem to be be afraid of life.
She loved her family deeply, and was present at every family occasion.
My last memory of her will be enjoying the turkey necks at the Easter dinner Kim and Dan hosted this year.
You will be missed.
Sue Drombolis
Donna & Arne Evans
April 10, 2008
We pass our condolences to Doug and all the family .Joy was a lovely person who will be missed .She was always a JOY to be with. I can see her rubbing bellies with Dad and laughing with Mom. May the fond memories help ease the pain.
Love Donna,Arne & family
Jody Westendorp
April 9, 2008
Mom, Joysie, Nana,
You were all those people to me.
Mom, because you cared for, loved and supported me through my whole life.
Joysie, because you were a friend. You were easy to laugh with, a good listener and a wise advisor.
Nana, because you were a grandmother to my girls. Sensible and matter of fact, so many traits that balanced our lives.
I'm off balance now without you in the world.
I will miss you, and you will always be in my heart.
Love Jody
Mimi Radbourne
April 9, 2008
I love you, Mom and I will miss you something awful.
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