ELLIOTT, Joyce Gertrude – 81, East Margaretsville. Joyce Gertrude Elliott passed away peacefully on Friday, 26 August 2011, in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in North Williamston, she was the only daughter of the late Harlan and Goldie (Hoffman) Bent. She was a beloved wife to the late Harold LeRoy Elliott for over 45 years. Joyce will forever be remembered by her loving brothers Gerald “Bud” (Marion), Claude and William “Bill” (deceased) Bent, her devoted sons Hal (Donna) and Wayne (Darlene), her beloved grandchildren Kristen, Stacy, Samantha, Katy (Colin) and Travis, numerous nieces and nephews along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know her. Joyce was a devoted and motivated elementary school teacher for over 25 years, inspiring the lives of many students in North Williamston, Albany, Meadowvale, Margaretsville and Nictaux. She and her late husband, Harold, spent many years supporting and participating in the Lawrencetown Exhibition, where she loved to show her prized African Violets, fantailed pigeons and doves. Joyce was a dedicated Toronto Blue Jays fan, not missing a single televised game in the past 12 years and was a member of the Digby Chapter of the Eastern Star for 50 years. She loved to crochet, garden, tole-paint, read, card parties with friends and was a lover of all animals – she will be greatly missed by her dog, Joshua. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially time spent with her grandchildren. Joyce touched the lives of many people with her kindness and generosity, and maintained her sense of humor all the way to the end. She will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know and love her and she would want people to continue thinking Happy Thoughts. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 30th in the Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 where the funeral service was held Wednesday August 31st, Pastor Patty Beals officiated. Private interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
Her favorite words to live by: Forgive. Forget. Thank-you. I love you.