Obituary of D. Joyce Robertson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Robertson, who died peacefully at age 78 on October 5th surrounded by her loved ones following a brief battle with cancer. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Bert and her girls Christine (Jon) and Denise (Brandon) as well as numerous other family members and friends. 

Nana created so many special memories with her 5 grandchildren Kyle (Ariah), Jillian, Katelyn, Cameron and Caroline. 

In retirement, Joyce experienced epic trip adventures with Bert while travelling the world and making new friends everywhere she went.

Not only did she enjoy travel but she also loved football, spending time in nature and aquafit with her pool friends at Carling Heights.

Joyce touched many lives as a social worker in Palliative Care at Victoria Hospital, the very same place where her former colleague, Dr. Gil Schreier, and his team took very special and compassionate care of her until her passing. 

A celebration of her beautiful life will begin with an inurnment at Woodland Cemetery at 1:30pm on Friday, October 11th followed by a gathering at Joyce’s favourite place, Katie’s Kitchen, 1180 Oxford Street East, London at 2:30pm.

Memorial donations in Joyce’s name may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or Ovarian Cancer Canada.