MATHESON, JOYCE LOUISE - At the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on September 21, 2009, Mrs. Joyce Louise (Aker) Matheson, wife of the late James H. Matheson formerly of Oak Bay, NB. Born at Middleton, Kings Co., NS, on January 6, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Ward) Aker. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, step sister and friend, she is survived by one daughter, Vicki (Mark) Stevens of Canal, NB; grandchildren, Brittany Lee-Stevens, Daniel Lee-Stevens, Jessica Stevens and Matthew Stevens all of Canal, NB; two sisters, Doreen (Ronnie) Cook of St. George, NB and Pauline Harris of L'Etang, NB; one step brother, James (Gail) Leavitt of L'Etang, NB; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband James, she was predeceased by her step father, Frank H. Breen. Joyce was very hard working and enjoyed owning a local blueberry business. She was an avid bingo player who loved to go to flea markets so she could add to her "junk" collection. She loved her family and gave them all the love and time she had to offer. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Resting at the Seaview Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating followed by interment at the Second Falls Baptist Cemetery, Second Falls NB. Visiting at the church on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. In Joyce's memory, donations to The Charlotte County Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)