Obituary of Alfred Joyce
Joyce: Alfred AJ
A resident of Chatham, Alfred Joyce passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on August 15, 2024 at the age of 91.
Born in Chatham, Alfred was the son of Alfred and Esther (née Shakespeare) Joyce.
Beloved husband of 35 years to Alphonsine (née DeCloedt).
Alfred is predeceased by his late wife June Primeau.
Alfred will be lovingly remembered by his Daughters, Laurie (Steve) Darke, Sandra (Shane) Stapleton, Linda Steen Lumley (late Craig), Debra (Paul) Bard, and son late James Steen.
He was a cherished grandfather to Connor (Laura), Liam, Aiden, and Avril Darke, Philip (Ashley), and Olivia Wood, Chris (Lisa), Kevin (Angela) and Shawn (Chantelle) Lumley. Ian and Ashley Bard, Heather (Brendan) Reynolds.
Great-Grandfather to Abby, Charlie, Brynn, Alyssa, Gavin, and Jace Lumley, Kaylis and Jayden Reynolds.
Alfred is predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.
Alfred enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs from home. He also enjoyed trips with his wife Alphonsine to any casino they could find.
Family will receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham, on Monday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m.
Donations made in memory of Alfred to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Pet and Wildlife Rescue, or Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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