Joy Elaine Wasson – 62, Truro, passed away
peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday evening,
September 20, 2016, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro,
she was a daughter of Betty (Moore) Carter, Brookfield, and the late
Raymond "Ray" Carter.
Joy worked at Colchester Regional Hospital for many years in
the lab and then as a booking clerk and retired in June 2013. She
loved her dogs (Patch, Rozie, Dazie), horses, sports and was very
meticulous about her flower gardens and back yard appearance. Joy was
the epitome of a "hockey Mom" who tirelessly devoted herself
going to and from hockey rinks and cherished being Scott and
Brian’s number one fan.
Along with her mother, Joy is survived by her husband,
Walter; children, Scott (Rebecca) Totten, Milton, Ontario; Brian
(Jessica) Totten, Harmony, Colchester County; step children, Jordon
Reid, Windsor; Marlee Leslie, Economy; grandchildren, Tyler, Danni,
Ava, Jackson; step granddaughter, Aliyah; siblings, Irene
Morrisey, Riverview, New Brunswick; Leonard Carter, Brookfield; Janet
(Wayne) Reade, Greenfield; Dawn (Donald) Henderson, Brookfield;
several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Along with her father,
she was predeceased by her niece, Suzanne Reade.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Joy’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2016.
Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2016, in
Knox United Church, 51 Highway 289, Brookfield, Reverend Keith Gale
officiating. Private interment in Brookfield Eastside Cemetery. All
are welcome to join with Joy’s family for a reception in the
church hall immediately following the service and the family will join
with you following the interment. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Joy’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova
Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Joy’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com