JOYCE FATH
January 28, 1930 – April 3, 2014
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Fath of Champion, AB on April 3, 2014.
Joyce was born, raised and lived in the Champion area until recently, moving to the Vulcan Peter Dawson Lodge. She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her four children: Mark Fath of Vulcan, AB; Tim (Susan) Fath of Airdrie, AB; Christine (David) Sealock of Airdrie, AB; and Garth Fath of Calgary, AB, four grandchildren Ashlee and Tyler Fath both of Vulcan, Jordon (Kady) Sealock of Pittsburgh, PA and Justine Sealock of Airdrie, one great-grandchild Tessa of Vulcan and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Robert, her sisters Shirley, Alice, Elsie and Violet and brothers Harry and Jack Taylor.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Vulcan Hospital for their tender care of our mother.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Champion, AB, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Father Tim Boyle Celebrant. Interment Champion Cemetery.
Tributes in Joyce’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Auntie Joyce will be missed by many as she loved many.She was a second Mom to me ..more my blessing than her’s at times Im sure.I am greatfull for all the wonderful memories I have. She is back with Shirley and I know they are both at peace and watching over us..ox
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mark, Tim, Chris, Garth and your families,
With sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. Our family thought very highly of Auntie Joyce and I have a lot of fond memories over the years. Her legacy lives on in her family.
I send my sincere and heart-felt condolences to the Fath family on the loss of their mother, Joyce Fath. Auntie Joyce was a special person in my life in my growing up years. As I remember Auntie Joyce, I can hear her wonderful laugh and I can recall conversations I had with her on my infrequent visits in later years. I was always struck by her positive, uplifting spiritual outlook on life. I’m sure her legacy will live on in these memories and in all the memories you as a family share. Peace be with you all.
Sandra Bloxham
Very sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jo-Anne and Rocky Wilson
Who could not love “Auntie Joyce.” She was such a kind hearted woman.
I remember babysitting Mark, Tim, and Christine
( I don’t believe Garth was born yet.) Auntie Joyce stocked up her candy cupboard especially for the Bloxham babysitter.
She knew that in her sister Elsie’s house, with the 5 children , there was no such thing as the “candy cupboard!” Thoughtful deeds.
A life well lived!
Penny, Joe and family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Bloxham and Family
To all of the Fath family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending you our support and friendship.
Brenda, Graham, Mallory, Leah and Paige
Mark, Tim, Christine and Garth and families: please accept our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your Mom, Joyce. To loose both your parents within one year is very difficult. I always enjoyed my chats with your Mom. She was always so sincere and I loved her laugh.
I have to relate a little story when your parents got married. Because they did not have a wedding dance then they left themselves wide open for a raid from neighbours and friends. A couple of weeks after they were married we all arrived at their farm, kids and all. The housed was stuffed with folks. I still remember your Mom being a good sport and welcoming all of us. The neighbours had all pitched in and brought all the food and purchased them a gift. If my memory serves me right they were given an “ironing board”. Imagine if you gave an Ironing board these days. It was much simpler then and neighbours actually had time to visit each other. Good memories and your parents were great neighbours.
Our sincere sympathy,
Gerry and Glenda (Fath) Cutforth
To the Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers, Joyce was always the person one could turn to for a happy , and sincere smile.
Madeline