COCHRANE, JOYCE - Joyce Cochrane, 77, of Second North River passed away February 26, 2013 at the Moncton Hospital with family at her side following a lengthy illness. Born in Gander Bay, NF, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Pearl (Thistle) Farrell. In her early working years, Joyce joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving in Peacekeeping as a Fighter Control Operator in Northern Quebec. Involved in her community she attended the Second North River Baptist Chrurch, was a life member of the former Second North River W.I., a past Trustee of the former School District 16, past Chairperson of the Sponsoring Committee for the 580 Air Cadet Squadron, member of Branch 31, Royal Canadian Legion, Salisbury and attended the Monday Morning Merry Makers. Survived and sadly missed by her children Wanda Edgar of Calgary, Deborah Cochrane of Lincoln, Bill (Dianna) of Second North River, Robert (Martine) of Oromocto, Cindy Cochran (Stephen) of Lewis Mountain, Bruce (Gail) of London, On., Patricia Englehart (Albert) of Ottawa, On., Lori Ritchie (Dave) Brampton, On., Lesa Black (James) of Calgary; 16 cherished grandchildren; brothers Jimmie, Pierce (Ann) and Harry (Barb); a sister Grace Keats; sister in law Miriam Anketell (Roderick) and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her husband George (1989); son in law Wendall Edgar and grandson Logan Cochran.
Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held from the Second North River Baptist Church on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Interment at a later date at the Monteagle Cemetery. If desired memorials to the Lung Association or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca