It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Muriel Standing, age 77, of Bible Hill, on Friday, September 12, 2014, at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with her family by her side. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Maude (Hinks) Lewis. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a great love for music, dancing and travelling with her husband, Bob. She was a proud Cape Bretoner and also an avid Coronation Street Fan. She was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Truro. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, laughter, and the love of family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Standing; daughters, Roberta (Byron) McCulloch of Hardwood Lands; Diane (Greg MacLean) of Salmon River; Debbie (Archie Rose) of Musquodoboit Harbour; grandchildren, Maggie (Stephan), Shawn (Jenny), Eric (Lakain), Hayley (Rodney), Roddie (Rebecca); great-grandchildren, Callum, Maelle; sisters, Bernice (Charlie) Sampson, Sadie (Ray) Joyes; brothers, Hector (Eileen), George (Sue), Dan; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Tom; sisters, Mary, Florence, Margaret, Hazel, Shirley; brothers, Jim, Bill, Stan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will take place Monday, September 15, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 2 pm in St. John’s Anglican Church, 25 Church Street, Truro. The Reverend Lori Ramsey will officiate with a reception to follow in Kaulback Hall. A family burial will follow the reception in the Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Hospice Society, the Palliative Care Unit of CEHHC, Truro, or a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Joyce’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Blessed is the life…..that finds joy in the journey.