Please see updated funeral service information below!

Joyce Marie Grue – 90, Bass River, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 at Debert Court, Debert. She was a daughter of the late James and Addie (Hamilton) Rose.

In earlier years, Joyce was a school teacher. She was a long-time member of Riverside United Church, Bass River, where she sang in the choir and belonged to Fireside Unit of UCW. She was also a member of IODE and the garden club. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and her family and friends will forever treasure the many gifts she made for them over the years.

Joyce is survived by her children, Alfred (Tammy) Grue, Margaret (Rodney) Lewter, Jamie Eldridge; grandchildren, Aaron, Bryan, Lian, Linae, Jennifer, Jennifer, Robin; brother, Fred Rose. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas William Grue; son, Darrell Eldridge; sister, Carol McCabe.

Joyce’s family wishes to thank the staff of Debert Court for the exceptional care and compassion provided during her six years living there.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Riverside United Church, 5577 Highway 2, Bass River. Interment to follow in Riverside United Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Joyce’s memory to Riverside United Church are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. 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