In loving Memory of Joyce Vada (Dunn) Gardiner who passed away December 2, 2021 in Dryden.
Joyce was born to Vada and Bert Dunn March 24, 1938
She received her formal education at Dryden and Oxdrift Public Schools and attended Dryden High School. Joyce married David Taylor Gardiner June 18, 1955. She was an active member of the Parents and Teachers Assoc during the six years she and her family resided in Eagle River Ontario. Returning to Dryden she became a member of the cubs and scouts Assoc. Joyce loved painting and was a founding member of the Dryden District Artist Assoc. She was also, Past District Deputy President and Past Noble Grand of Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge #153 and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch# 41. Joyce took joy in being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband David Gardiner (2010), her parents Vada (1976) and Bert Dunn (1981), in-laws Donald F. (1979) and Marjorie (1993) Gardiner, brothers Bradley Dunn (1942), George Dunn (1996), Denver Dunn (2006), and Clayton Dunn (2020), twin sister Joan Wall (2008), brother in-law Lyn Miskelly (1996), sisters in-law Martha Dunn (2014), Donna (Gardiner) Newfield (2017), nephew Jeffery Newfield (2016) and sadly her Grandson Taylor Gardiner (2014).
Joyce is survived by her children Donald Gardiner (wife Christine), Pamela Brown (husband Stewart), Gregory Gardiner (wife Cathy), Scott Gardiner (wife Angele), Kevin Gardiner, and Patricia Stacey (husband Luc). Her thirteen grandchildren and her eighteen great grandchildren. Joyce is also survived by her three sisters Irene Miskelly, Carol Simpson (husband Ian) Debbie Latimer (husband Blake) and sister in-law Dolores Dunn, brothers in-law Harvey Newfield, and Robert Wall, as well as numerous nephew & nieces, and great nephews & niece.
Joyce will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends.
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Sheri Leviski-Kotyk says
December 5, 2021 at 3:46 pmWe are very sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Joyce. Our condolences and thoughts are with her family. Aunt Joyce was such a great friend to our Mother and grandmother Martha and a wonderful sister to our Father and Grandpa Denver. She was a very kind woman who made you feel special, was very creative and could always make you laugh. We will cherish our memories of her playing cards with the girls and goofing around with Grandpa. She will be missed. The painting she made for Martha and Denver will always have a home in our family. The tales of her imaginary piano still brings a smile, and when she dressed as a fortune teller for Denver’s birthday will never be forgotten. Her book memories by Joyce Vada Gardner will always be treasured.
Love from the family of Cindy and Sheri Leviski.
Kathy Klassen says
December 7, 2021 at 12:52 amTo all the family of Aunt Joyce, please accept our condolences. I will always remember her great sense of humor and the laughs and dances she shared with my Dad, her brother, Clayton.. We understand the long road you have all travelled these last years. Please know our thoughts are with you all. Kathy and Ray Klassen and family.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3