Joyce Cunningham
Mrs. Joyce Cunningham, 88, of Atikokan, passed away peacefully with her loving son and daughter-in-law by her side on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Atikokan General Hospital.
Joyce was born July 19, 1928 in Port Arthur, Ontario. She was a longtime resident of Atikokan with her husband Harold. Joyce was an avid gardener, loved to fish, knit, crochet, as well as feed the Whiskey Jacks, which would often be found on her window ledge. Joyce especially enjoyed playing cribbage with her son, and is now enjoying a game or two with Nan. Joyce was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Atikokan.
Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 71 years, Harold, of Hogarth Riverview Manor, her children; Bruce (Nancy) of Thunder Bay, Laurene (Don) Grimm of Foremost, AB, Larry (Beverly) of Thunder Bay, Kenneth of Vancouver, Allan (Pamela) of Peachland, BC, and Glenna (Orvil) Dolph of Thunder Bay. She is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Joyce was pre-deceased by her mother Erie Hann, youngest son Wayne Cunningham, grandson Darren Dolph, brother Ted Rumelhart, and sister Rena Atkinson.
A memorial service was held November 6 at the First Baptist Church, Atikokan, with Rev. David Baxter officiating. Interment will take place at Mountainview Cemetery, Thunder Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Atikokan General Hospital Foundation (Box 2490) would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.SargentAndSon.com
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