Joyce Waddell

WADDELL, Joyce Irene (nee Startup), born in Vancouver, B.C., passed away peacefully near Coquitlam (age 92). Survived by her daughter Brenda (Phil); son Craig (Jane); grandson Taylor (LeBlond); granddaughters Richelle (LeBlond), Ruby and Sophie; brother’s wife, Gyrithe; and cousin, Julie Brown. Predeceased by Ray, her loving husband of 61 years; her father Reginald; mother Leila; and brother Glenn.

Joyce was an elementary school teacher in Vancouver, then a homemaker, and later a substitute teacher in Coquitlam. She was a dedicated charter member of Chapter AE of P.E.O. for 70 years, an international philanthropic educational sisterhood that fundraisers to provide grants, scholarships and loans for women wanting to advance their education. She always held the organization and all of her PEO “sisters” dear to her heart. She was a sweet, loving person and a devoted wife and mother. Her favourite pastimes were sewing, knitting, birdwatching, gardening, and spending time with family, especially at our family summer property in Gibsons. She made the best blackberry pies!

A memorial service will be held at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam, BC on Sat. Apr. 14 at 2 pm, followed by a reception at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, or to Chapter AE, Philanthropic Educational Organization Award Kwantlen Polytechnic University would be appreciated (Chapter AE, Philanthropic Educational Organization Award Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation, 12666 – 72 Ave., Surrey, BC V3W 2M8, 604-599-2010).

Her family wishes to extend many thanks to the professional staff of the Royal Columbian Hospital Emergency Dept., especially her nurses and Dr. Paletta, and especially to all the wonderful staff of the Residences at Belvedere for their loving care for the last 2 years.