The Chronicle-Herald/Mail Star; Halifax NS Canada; 2008-12-27

CARD (Lake), Joyce Elaine - 63, East Walton, passed away peacefully with
her family by her side on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at home. Born in
Pembroke on December 23, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Blois and
Catherine (Laffin) Lake. She is survived by her husband of 37 years,
Wallace "Wally"; sons, Leslie and Stacey, both of East Walton and
Sharroll (Jason), Noel; brothers, Norman (Sherry), Bramber; Murray, East
Walton; sister, Linda (Tim) Lake, East Walton; stepfather, Grant Lake,
East Walton; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her son, Michael Reed and brother, Herman. Joyce was a life
member and past president of East Walton Community Hall. She attended
many benefits to help others in need. Joyce devoted her life to being
a stay at home mom and housewife, which she enjoyed dearly. She was an
outstanding wife, mother and grandmother, was an excellent listener and
always had a smile on her face, even through times of pain. She loved
unconditionally with her heart and we are honoured to have been loved
by her. Joyce lived life to the fullest enjoying jams, bingo, auctions,
the Barnyard Beauties and putting floats in the field days with Myra
and Margie. Joyce wanted it to be known that she was glad to have met so
many people while staying at the Lodge in Halifax. Some special people
include; Carlotta, Charmaine, Loretta and David as well a special thanks
to Carmen for all her help and kindness. Cremation has taken place with
visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m., December 28, and a memorial service Monday,
December 29, at 2 p.m., both in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home Hwy. 215,
Summerville, Rev.  Ron Frampton officiating with interment of ashes in
Tennecape Cemetery, Tennecape. Arrangements entrusted to the compassionate
care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy. 215, Summerville, Hants
Co. (1-902-633-2431). E-mail condolences to: allenfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca