Joyce Vera Petrie
August 2nd, 2019
Friday, August 2, 2019, Joyce Vera Petrie, age 87 years, passed away after a courageous battle with numerous health issues. She was predeceased by her husband David in 1999 and her son Tom in 1991. Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Petrie-Probyn ( Randy Britton) of Regina; four grandsons David and Jason Petrie of Alberta, Troy and Dustin (Kristy) Probyn of Regina; five great- granddaughters Brooklynn and Zoey of Regina, Lilly, Kadie and Hailey from Alberta. She is also survived by her extended family who she was very fond of Christine, Lena and her son Aidren.
Joyce was born in Manchester, England and moved to Plymouth at the age of six. She attended Devonport High School for girls and passed the University of London general school exam at the age of 16. She worked for the National General Provincial Bank until her marriage in 1952.
Joyce came to Canada with her two small children in 1955 where her husband was a serving member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Subsequently, she was employed by the Toronto Dominion Bank and then Revenue Canada until her retirement in 1987. Joyce and her husband moved to Regina Beach to live in 1989 to the home where they had enjoyed many summers with family and friends. After the passing of her husband in 1999, she moved back to Regina to be close to her daughter.
Joyce’s passion was knitting and she bought a set of dolls for each of her great- granddaughters and made five outfits for each doll. She loved to bake and many people enjoyed her wonderful pastries. She spent many hours doing Sudoku and crossword puzzles and watching her favourite television shows.
At her request, Joyce will be cremated and a private graveside burial will be held.
Friends so wishing may make donations to the MS Society, Saskatchewan Division, The Regina Humane Society or a charity of their choice.
“In the garden of life, a Mother is the most beautiful flower of all”.
Messages:
Pat and family I am very sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have Joyce in my life for the past 2 years. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed every moment i spent with her.
Pat, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was such a beautiful person, and I have many fond memories of her. Take comfort in knowing that you were the absolute best daughter that any mom could ever wish for.
Thinking of you & your family Pat. So hard to lose your Mother! May the good memories stay close to your heart!