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JOYCE DOROTHY TAYLOR (SPOONER)
Born: Jan 03, 1923
Date of Passing: Feb 22, 2022
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JOYCE DOROTHY TAYLOR
January 3, 1923 - February 22, 2022
After what she described as a wonderful life, Joyce Taylor (née Spooner) died peacefully at home at the age of 99. Always up for an adventure, and never one to pass up the opportunity to try something new, our Mum/Grandma/Nana, left this world surrounded by the love of her children and with the help of the compassionate MAiD team. She died feeling lucky, grateful, and loved, and we felt the same. She will be deeply missed.
Holding her in their hearts forever are her daughters, Jill Taylor-Brown (Allen Brown), Jackie McGowan (Ross); her son Jay Taylor; her granddaughters, Heather McGowan (Brett Geoffrey) and Sara McGowan (Richard Bolton); her grandsons, Ian McGowan (Petra), Michael Brown (Max Jiang Brown), Joshua Brown; her great-grandchildren, Emerson, Dawson, Landon, Jack, Maeve, and William. Predeceased by her eldest daughter Janet Taylor (John Lyons) in 2014 and her husband of 72 years, Richard, in 2019. She is also survived by extended family in Edmonton, Belize, Australia, and England.
Joyce was born in Limehouse, in the east end of London. She excelled academically and won scholarships to two different schools and often told us she chose the Raines School for Girls over the other because she thought their uniform was "cuter". She was 16 when the Second World War broke out and although her family home did not, she survived the steady bombing of The London Blitz.
In 1947 she fell in love and married RAF officer Richard Taylor and two years later they moved to Canada with their baby daughter Janet. After raising their family in Riverview, they renovated an old farmhouse on the Whitemouth River near Hadashville, moving there full time in 1982. In 1987 they settled in Victoria, BC returning to Winnipeg in 2018 to be closer to family.
Joyce was smart, beautiful, loving, talented and petite. With four children and no relatives to help, she managed to do all the things that need to be done to keep a busy home thriving. She sewed beautiful clothes for herself and her daughters, knitted, weaved, crocheted, quilted, and gardened. She was part of the first graduating class of the Early Childhood Education program at what is now Red River Community College and started her career as an Educator. She was the kindergarten teacher at Balmoral Hall from 1968 - 1982 and developed the first BH nursery school program.
Joyce was active all her life. She played badminton, tennis, hiked, cycled, took up tap dancing, lawn bowling and much more. She was a "joiner" of whatever was going on, and game to try just about anything. An avid bridge and scrabble player, her vocabulary was astounding, and she completed the daily crossword in the blink of an eye. She was a wizard at the cryptic. She liked having fun, whether it was showing us she could stand on her head and do cartwheels or juggling with her grandchildren. At 94 she quickly mastered using an iPad which became our lifeline to her.
Throughout her life Joyce made friends of all ages wherever she went. She had an instantly likeable spirit.
We cannot thank enough those who helped provide care for her these past months. You know who you are. We especially want to thank her family physician, Dr. Jason McElhoes, for his unwavering support of her and us, as well as Gail and the staff and residents of The Wellington.
She loved yellow flowers. Remember her when you see one. She would love you to treat yourself to some in her memory or consider donating to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
"Life is better when you're here."
A small Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In the meantime, Joyce's family kindly requests that her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by visiting her tribute page at EthicalDeathCare.com. Memories and stories published by those who knew her are available there.
ETHICAL DEATH CARE
Simple Cremation & Life Celebrations
204-421-5501 - EthicalDeathCare.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 26, 2022
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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We have only just heard of the sad death of Joyce with whom we exchanged Christmas cards. Jill kindly let us know the sad news. My grandfather Herbert Spooner was Joyce's father's brother...I believe. My father was Kenneth Wedgwood Spooner. My granddaughter Ella Wood who is 8 also loves yellow flowers. We will think of Joyce when we see yellow flowers...there are hundreds of daffodils in our garden. - Posted by: Deborah Wood (Spooner) (My father's cousin?) on: Jan 06, 2024
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Dear Taylor family, extending my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. This weekend reading her tribute 'a wonderful, wonderful life' I was deeply touched by her story and the lives she touched along the way! To Jill, Jackie & Jay your mother has left an amazing legacy of caring and compassion. 'I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being' Maya Angelou Lynda Ruban Canadian Cancer Society (retired) - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (Canadian Cancer Society (retired)) on: Jul 11, 2022
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Kind thoughts to the Taylor family. Your mom was a lovely lady. I remember her in her tennis outfit heading to the community club to play tennis. - Posted by: Luana Whitbread (Nikkel) (Neighbour) on: Feb 28, 2022
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Our most sincere condolence from the BH Family. Thinking of you during this time of sadness. - Posted by: Balmoral Hall School (School) on: Feb 28, 2022
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I’m sorry for your loss, I didn’t know your mom long but she brought joy to me every time I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Claudia - Posted by: Claudia (Friend ) on: Feb 27, 2022
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Very sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all that knew her. She had a long and happy life. - Posted by: Wayne & Geri Slobodian (family friend) on: Feb 27, 2022
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Jackie and Jill, what a beautribute to your mom. I can see her resemblance in both of you. My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. - Posted by: Heidi (Basketball friend) on: Feb 26, 2022
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Dear Jill, Jackie and Jay, Im so sorry about your mum. I remember best the great energy and pleasure with which she pursued her many interests. She didn't waste a minute. I hope the memories and stories she's left you will bring you comfort and make you smile in the days ahead, Best wishes and hugs to you all. Allan - Posted by: Allan Neilsen (Friend of family) on: Feb 26, 2022
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It was my pleasure to meet Joyce and have "little natters" in the hall way at the Wellington. Joyce was just lovely and interesting. I am so glad I got to meet her. My deepest sympathy to all of Joyce's family. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Sidney Macaw (Friend from Wellington) on: Feb 26, 2022
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We are sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing Jill. Her life sounds so rich and we hope there are many wonderful memories to carry with you. Love, Judy and Deb - Posted by: Judy Hill & Deborah Romeyn (Colleague) on: Feb 26, 2022
