I was really sorry to hear about Joy's passing in the ECS newsletter just now. I wanted to express my deepest condolencences. I remember Joy very well and I remember her courage and her intelligence. Thinking about you and praying for you. God bless you and keep you. Yours sincerely, Carolyn (Lloyd) Deep

To Cindy,

We were shocked to hear of Joy's passing. She was such a talented lady and we know the love and pride of your life.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Stan & Sue Ste Croix

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you for reaching out with your kind words and support at this very difficult time. Your cards, messages and texts mean a great deal to me.

I apologize for not responding to each message personally, but please know that each note is much appreciated.

Joy was my great love, my guide and my confidant. Together we navigated the difficult complexities of the reality of life’s unpredictable and challenging landscape. … I’m uncertain which pain is the more painful; the shock of the “now” or the constant gnawing ache for what never will be.

The poets say that we should write our sorrows in sand and our blessings in stone. I choose stone. Joy always was and will forever be a blessing beyond measure: she will live in my heart forever.

Thank you all … individually and collectively,

Bright Blessings,

Cindy

To Joy, this very unique person.

You can be proud Joy for all the gifts you left for us.

No more fear now, your place in paradise has been reserved and a new mission will begin.

It is difficult for us to accept but after the sorrow we will see you happy in your paradise..

Sincere condolences to you Cindy and all your family.

Marcelle

Dear Cindy,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Cindy, sending love and caring thoughts at this time of deep grief for you and yours. Love always remains.

Dear Cindy and family

My deepest sympathy to all of you....thinking of you at this time of grief...prayers for all of you ...shirley

Cindy and family,

Condolences on the loss of a loved one.

Remembering Joy and the love that you shared. Love lives forever in the heart. May you find comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Donna Malloy

Hey Wilu, you guys did spend a lot of time together, quality time. I hope you’re well.

Thanks for the remembrance

Louis

Dear Cindy and Family,

My deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear, beautiful daughter. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I vividly remember "staying up late " with Joy playing go-fish, (we were older so we were allowed) and that she would always win. I'm pretty sure that she was counting the cards.

We spent so many afternoons building worlds in our minds and creating memories, and the aforementioned haystack hiding was definitely a great one!

Anything we did, be it sitting around imagining, playing with the dog, or swimming in the ocean, Joy did full on. There was no hesitation and she was often the braver of us kids.

Pirates, wizards, warriors and magical creatures were just part of the day when we were together, and we were always ready to go on another adventure!

I remember watching Joy at one of her tap dancing recitals, and being amazed at how well she did. Only years later as an adult did I realize how hard she had had to work to make it look as easy as she did. Like I said, full on. Joy put strength and courage in everything she did, every day, every moment. The world would do well to take her as an example.

I'm sending her my love, and to my aunt Cindy and uncle Louis as well. Lots and lots of love.

Wilu

Hi Aliesch, thank you for sharing these rememberances. You guys did have great time.

It took me back to one night when I drove you and your brother home. It was clear night, partial moon, a few clouds.

Joy mentioned that the clouds whizzing by the moon had broken it. I explained that was not the case, but before I could go any further she said, yes it is, cause all the pieces were strewn across the sky. To that point I had not been aware she could see the stars.

Thank you, your mother, and your uncle Regis for the kind words and memories.

I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Joy. Gaspe beach bonfires, hiding in haystacks, listening to her and my brother (the older kids) talk about books I hadn't read yet but now couldn't wait to because of how exciting and adventurous she made them seem.

And that's ultimately the other more deeply ingrained memory I have of Joy. As someone who constantly showed me new and better perspectives on life and how we live it. That courage didn't have to be a stiff-lipped affair. It could just as readily laugh and smile. That obstacles could be overcome with outward grace and ease if confronted with inner strength.

I'll always fondly remember the times and memories we shared, and I'll treasure the inspiration she gave me.

All my love and prayers,

Aliesch

Dear Louis, Sandra and Family…

I was sadden to hear about Joy’s passing , I can’t imagine what you are feeling.

My deepest sympathies.

Warm regards,

Giselle

We know that there are no words that can ease you pain, Cynthia.

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Condolences to you and all your family

Joy's memories will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

She will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Joy

Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Regis and Vida Chicoine

Joy always showed me strength, determination, and resilience. She will continue to inspire us. My thoughts are with Cindy and Louis.

Joy was a woman of artistic ability, intellectual acuity and a wry sense of humour.

Physically, her endurance and resilience were astonishing; Intellectually, her curiosity and thirst for knowledge were unquenchable; Spiritually, her faith and sense of purpose were unmatchable. All of these qualities she permeated with a patience so plentiful and wrapped up in a blanket of courage so exceptional, that calling her a heroine is only a fitting epithet.

So in the words of the Bengali poet, Rabindranath Tagore ...

Say not in grief that she is no more

but say in thankfulness that she was.

A death is not the extinguishing of a light,

but the putting out of the lamp

because the dawn has come.

Doreen Isler

The Tomlinson sisters send sincere condolences to Louis and Cindy. Wonderful memories of Joy were shared today amongst a small gathering of aunties , uncles and cousins at aunty Ella’s place in Winnipeg.

Lennie shared a memory. Louis and Joy had come to visit our mother on Buttonwood Bay. Lennie thinks Joy was probably 3 or 4 years old. Joy heard the cuckoo clock announcing the hour. She was eager to find and touch that clock. Louis lifted her onto his shoulders and brought her up close to “see” the clock on the wall. Joy felt the texture of wood, and shape of the clock, but wanted also for the cuckoo bird to come out of the small door and chirp his cuckoo song. Joy and Louis’s visit lasted until the cuckoo popped out of that little door again, to chirp his cuckoo’ - cuckoo’s, heralding another hour. A touching experience for those who were present for this, and a joyful one for Joy. We wish you both a journey of peace and love.

Dear Lou,

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Warmest regards,

Linda Tushingham

Heaven has gained an other angel. Thinking of you all.

Xxxooo

Our hearts goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have our full support in every moment. Love Sarah, Rob, Ava and Marcus xo

My condolences to the Cyr family for the loss of their beloved daughter, Joy. May she rest in peace and my her memory live on in the heart of those that loved and knew her.

Words are hard to come by. Joy was a force of light and love. Her battle with life was beyond believable. Her talents remarkable! My most sincere condolences and heartfelt hugs to Louis, Cindy and all her family and friends who shared in her great spirit. Love Cousin Dianne from Kitchener.

Our condolences to her extended family for the loss of beloved Joy. She was lovely, smart, artistic and so very kind. It's a huge loss for all who loved her. Michael, Sheila & Alexis Reagan

Thoughts and prayers at this very sad time .

Our deepest condolences to the family. Joy was very loved and brought endless joy to those around her.

Kevin and Kelly O’Shea

Sorry for your loss Louis and Sandra.

So very sorry for your loss. Joy was strong and courageous, and I’m certain grateful she was able to be near her father, and to be remembered and celebrated by those who loved her.