Laura “Joyce” (Greene) Archibald, 91, Denver, Guysborough Co., passed away peacefully at the Aberdeen Hospital, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 2, 1923, in East River St. Mary’s, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Moser) Greene. After her marriage to Clarence in 1948, she made her home in Denver. She was an active member of the Glenelg Presbyterian Church, AMS and Rose Auxiliary, WINS and Sunlight Rebekah Lodge. She taught for several years in one room schoolhouses in various communities in Guysborough and Pictou counties. She provided childcare for many years in her home. Joyce loved to play Scrabble, do Lexicon puzzles, read, bake and make pickles. She was known for her sharp memory and her hospitality, as she always wanted guests to have a cup of tea and a bite to eat. No one ever left her home hungry. She especially cherished visits with her grandchildren and her ‘road trips’ to visit family and friends. She was happiest when her family was together for special meals and playing board games.
She is survived by sons: Brian (Margaret), Fisher’s Mills; Blair and Blaine, Denver; Brent (Heather), MacPherson’s Mills; daughters: Brenda (Fabian) MacDonald, Beaver Bank; Betty (Greg) Zentner, Woodburn; grandchildren: Donnelly (Eliza), Daniel (Amanda), Jared (Maria), Jocelyn, Jeremy, Corey, Laura, Jessica and Naomi; brothers: Harold (Gloria), James (Patsy), Wayne (Gloria); sisters: Margaret MacDougall, Marion Hattie, Anna Cameron and Grace (Robert) Gunn; sister-in-law Edith Greene; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased in 2005 by Clarence, her husband of 56 years; brother, Elmer Greene; brothers-in-law: Clayton Hattie, Everett MacDougall, Gordon Cameron; sister-in-law Rita Greene.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9, Friday in Glenelg Presbyterian Church, Aspen, Guys Co. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11 AM from Kirk Memorial United Church, Aspen, with Debbie Stewart officiating, assisted by Rev. Derek Elsworth. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Aspen. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to Glenelg Presbyterian Church, Evergreen Cemetery, or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
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