JOYCE LORETTA (HINES) HART
Joyce Loretta (Hines) Hart - Sydney Mines
Jan. 3, 1926-Aug. 18, 2014
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Loretta Hart on Aug. 18, 2014. After a long battle with Alzheimers, she passed away at the Northside General Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Joyce was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on Jan. 3, 1926. She loved her little home town dearly and visited often in her earlier years. She often spoke of her days as a telephone operator during the war. This is where she met Wallace Hart, who she married in 1946. Together they raised their family in Sydney Mines. She cherished her family and their time together.
Joyce was a member of Carmen United Church in Sydney Mines. She was secretary of the UCW for many years. She was quite artistic. Many of her drawings for church tea & sales could be found in store windows and church cookbooks. She loved to bake, sew and knit for the church and her family.
Joyce is survived by her children: Sandra (Leo) Milley, Mira, Robert (Gail), Victoria, B.C., Kathryn Morrison, Coxheath, Gary (Marion), Big Bras d’Or, and Joanne (Brent) Eavis, Lower Sackvillle; 12 grandchildren: Jason, Robin, Tracy, Jeff, Faye, Joelle, Beth, Justin, Beckie, Logan, Jordan, and Zachary; as well as ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters: Gladys (Nelson Ledgerwood), Ontario, Geraldine Hines, Windsor, Connie Benedict (Elroy), Windsor, Muriel (Allen) Fraser, Windsor, and two brothers: Norman Hines, Truro and Bill Hines, Wolfville, N.S.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Hart, parents Arthur and Hazel (Anthony) Hines, infant sister, Frances, grandson, Troy, and son-in-law, Adrian Morrison.
The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral home, 10 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20th, 2014. A Funeral to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. at Carmen United Church, Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines, with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating.
Thank you to the staff and residents who were kind to Mom during her stay at Harbourview Veterans Facility, where she was a resident for the past 3 years. A special thank you to Dr. Wawer and the staff of 4West at the Northside General for giving exceptional care to our mother during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carmen United Church, Horizon Achievement Center or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences to www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
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