1953-2023
Joyce Kat passed away peacefully on June 15th 2023 at her home in Lachine. She is survived by her partner Don Newman, and their children Richard (Yorleni) and Laura.
Joyce grew up in Valois, studied education at McGill and spent her entire career as an elementary school teacher in Montreal, teaching at Cedarcrest, Beechwood, and Lasalle Junior before retiring. She was a caring and kind person truly loved by everyone who had the opportunity to know her.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday June 25th at J.J. Cardinal, 560, Bord du Lac – Lakeshore Drive, Dorval, QC, H9S2B3, between 1-3pm, with a short ceremony between 1:30-2pm, followed by tea & coffee.
RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE J.J. CARDINAL FUNERAL HOME
560, Chemin Bord du Lac, Dorval (Québec) H9S 2B3
Tél. : 514-631-1511 | Téléc. : 514-631-1516 | Courriel : info@jjcardinal.ca
11 Comments
Don Richard and Laura I have no words to describe how sad I am at the passing of your beautiful mom. She was the kindest person I knew. I send you my condolences and I am here if there is anything you need. RIP my dear friend
Don Richard and Laura I have no words to describe how sad I am at the passing of your beautiful mom. She was the kindest person I knew. I send you my condolences and I am here if there is anything you need. RIP my dear friend
My condolences to Joyce’s family, she was a kind and beautiful lady
May she Rest in Peace
Dear Don, Laura & Richard,
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your precious partner and adoring mom!
Her courage, her unwavering strength and resilience to continue to fight and win her battle, while trying the various experimental treatment that was introduced to her, is what I will always remember!
Of course her grace, her style, her kindness, her compassion and her friendship will be her legacy!
May Joyce’s soul Rest In Peace with the Lord!
With warmest regards, deepest sympathies and big hugs,
Nelun
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Wonderful person, kind and always considerate. She had a great sense of humor. One of the few people who laughed at my jokes. The world is sadder place without her.
I am so saddened to hear about Joyce’s passing.
I had the pleasure of teaching with Joyce at LaSalle elementary when I first went into teaching. Her kindness, positive spirit, willingness to listen and help, patience and sense of humour will never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences to Don and her children who she spoke about often with love.
Joyce and I met while at McGill. After graduation, we spent 1975 to 1980 at Nun’s Island School teaching Grade 2 & 3. Nun’s Island was a small set of trailers in the back woods of the island and it was great! We also were roommates during those early years. We literally rolled out of bed and ran the two minute walk to the school.. When the surplus years were upon us we met again at Riverview School. In 1982 I moved to Mackay Center School and our years at the same schools ended. In 2010, Bev Merilees, Joyce and I retired from teaching. We managed to see each other at our retirement parties. I have lots of wonderful memories of this great lady.
I was privileged to work with Joyce for several years at Riverview School. She was a really creative, dedicated teacher and her ready smile and quick wit and sense of humour were much appreciated by her colleagues. My deepest sympathies to her family, Linda Phelan
I have a special place in my heart for Joyce. I find it hard to put into words how sad I am.
I read once in regards to losing someone as special as Joyce was:
The song is ended but the melody lingers on.
She will always be a melody in my thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joyce will be missed. May she rest in peace.
I will miss Joyce. I have no words to express her leaving us but
I read this once and it is how I feel: The song is ended but the melody lingers on.
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