Obituary of Emily Ann Joyce

Joyce Emily Ann - 56, Louisdale. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by her loving family on September 16, 2007. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Gerard Matthew and Hazel Theresa (Tavenor) Britten. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 37 years, Bobby; daughter, Lydia (Allan) O'Donnell of Fredericton, N.B., and son, Robert (Kimberly) and granddaughter Kailey Joyce of Hammonds Plains. She is also survived by sisters, Claire Bonin (her twin) and her companion Roger Mauger of D'Escousse; Nancy Britten and her companion Lindsay Marshall of Arichat; brothers, Richard Britten (Sheila) of Martinique; Billy Britten (Shirley) of Arichat; and brother-in-law, Chuck Boudreau of Arichat. She was predeceased by sisters, Emily (in infancy) and Donna; brother, John, and brothers-in-law, Vincent Bonin and Dean Samson. Her working career took her through many business endeavors from a bank teller, to owner/operator of several retail establishments, ending with her favourite of all - Emily was best-known for the 11 tireless years she and Bobby spent as the faces of the canteen in the Richmond Arena. She often said how amazing it was to have known the children of the community from the time they were very young right through adulthood and to then be able to meet and watch their children skate and grow. "The canteen lady" always had a huge smile and a friendly face. She was loved by all who had the privilege to have know her. Most of all, her entire family was the driving force behind everything she did. From simple birthday parties to major family gatherings, she was there… "anyone for a game of scat?" Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat on Wednesday, September 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 20, in St. Louis Parish in Louisdale. Memorial donations can be made to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society in Evanston or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. To send condolences or to light a candle in memory of Emily, which can be done on-line, go to: www.chboudreau.com