We are sad to announce the passing of Joyce (Weeks) Lavender, formerly of Hensall and Exeter, on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lavender (2010). Cherished mother of Brenda and Terry Moulder, and the late John Bradley (1995). Proud grandma of Adam Russell.
Joyce was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star and will be fondly remembered for her delicious apple pies.
Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery, in the Spring of 2025.
If desired, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, or the Sunset Community Foundation.
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Leroy and cheryl Edwards
Brenda and family So sorry for your loss Joyce was a wonderful lady. May the many fond memories hold you in your loss
Jill & Ralph
Dear Brenda, Terry & Adam,
All of you have been in our thoughts at your time of loss.
Over the years of growing up together, your Mother was always welcoming whenever I was in your home, Brenda. She had a lovely smile & gracious demeanor despite life’s challenges. She met life with grace & gave of herself to the community. Hensall benefited from her contributions!
Wonderful to have known her.
With caring thoughts,
Jill & Ralph
Cathy McClure
Brenda, Terry and Adam,
I was so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep the good memories close at this time.
Sharon Haynes
Brenda and Family.. my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mom. The last time I talked to her was when my mom had passed. I am going to miss her letters. Thinking of you and hope to see you when internment happens.
Shirley Pite
Brenda, and family. I just found out about Aunt Joyce’s passing. Brian and I are so sorry for your loss. I had sent her a letter, to wish her well.. she said she was living in Windsor. Our thoughts are with you all. Brian and Shirley
Melonie Miller
Brenda & family
Thinking of you .. your mom was always kind & happy to see me.
Keep your memories close ..
Barry & Melonie
Bob and Martha Heywood
Brenda and Terry:
Please accept our belated condolences in the loss of your mom. Along with many others who knew your parents, we are thinking of you.
Kay Rathwell
Brenda and family, I wish to send my sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Hartman
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Both Joyce and I worked over at the canning factory. She definitely was a true lady …. and kind, generous and caring.
Margaret Caldwell
Brenda and family – Sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear lady. I got to know her well through Exeter OES Chapter and I had great respect for both she and her husband when he was with us. Although I have not seen Joyce for some years, please know that she will be missed by our Star members. Joyce, was a most delightful lady.
deb Alexander
both Frank and I had worked a number of years with Joyce at the canning factory in Exeter.. She was a very sweet lady, a little stubborn, a lot feisty, great worker, and someone who like to look her best and i don’t think i ever saw her without a little lipstick and eye shadow on. My son worked at the canners a couple of times also, and when he was talking about something she did, but couldn’t remember her name, he would say, “you know, the one that looks like an older Barbie doll”. She will definitely be missed. love, deb and frank
Marlene Forbes
Joyce was a longtime friend starting out at her home near Clinton.
She was always upbeat &Had a great laugh .I know she suffered greatly over many years of arthritis.She was a trouper. &will be missed by many
Bernice Boogemans
We are sad to hear that Joyce passed away. She played shuffleboard with us and you could always count on her for apple pies at our social gatherings. We were also neighbours when we lived on Brookside Street and you know when she invited you for a coffee there would also be sweet treats by the coffee cup. Our sincere sympathy now and in the days ahead. A nice sweet lady in the neighbourhood. RIP Joyce. Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Chuck and Barb Dalrymple
Brenda, Terry, and Adam. We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
William Arthur Gibson And Rev Les Hills
Dear Brenda, Terry and Adam, I wish to express my sincere sympathy in the lose of your mom. She was a long time customer of mine at the hop in Hensall and a very dedicated member of the O.E.S Exeter Chapter and a great friend .To Adam I often think of you and wonder how you are doing as it was always such a pleasure to have you come to the shop.
Linda McCall
Joyce was the sweetest, kindest lady. I remember her coming to drop in at Hensall United Church. She was so kind to mom, Kay Mock, sending her a lovely gift basket when she was in the Villa.
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Dear Brenda and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom/Grandma. She was always so very thoughtful and kind. Wishing you all peace.
Linda Millar
My sincere condolences to Joyce’s family. Joyce was a kind hearted and caring lady. I remember her fondly, and your Dad, Jack- caring for both of them over the years at South Huron Hospital. May Joyce Rest In Peace. Cherish your memories during this difficult time
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Brenda, Terry & Adam, sending our condolences on the passing of your Mom & Gramma.
Ann Maxwell
Brenda and Family
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Always enjoyed our visits at shuffleboard.
Ann Maxwell
Doug and BrendaTiffin
We would like to offer our condolences to Janet,Wayne and family on the passing of a Mom.Joan enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed.
Doug and Brenda Tiffin
Elaine Haugh
Brenda and family
Sending condolences on the passing of your Mom. Take care
Kathy Hayter(Wells)
I was so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Joyce was a very special friend to my mom Tiny Wells and our family. We also got to enjoy many delicious desserts. Joyce was a very caring lady she would take Tiny on many road trips which always ended with eating out. I hope Joyce did not suffer at the end of her life. RIP Joyce
Bonnie Greene-Lafond
To Brenda and Terry! I was soooo sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing! I have known her through the church for a number of years! We became really great friends while I was caring for my parents! Unfortunately I lost touch with her after her move to Windsor! I do know that she loved your little dog. WHEN I came to visit she always provide coffee cheese crackers cookies and I went home full! She was a kind and caring person who suffered alot of pain! She is now at peace and pain free.
Donna Webster
To the family:
I have missed Joyce ever since she moved from Hensall.
When we moved to London 13 years ago she would drive on Friday
to Arva to be picked up to enjoy lunch with us at the Shrine.
She always brought a homemade pie for later.
We continued ours visits at Queensway.
A friend indeed.
My deepest condolences.
lunch at the Shrine every Friday
Phyllis Mathers
I am so sorry to hear of Joyce passing away.
Phyllis Mathers
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Brenda and Terry,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom, she was a very kind and generous lady always helping others when she could and also offering her baking to everyone that visited her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the difficult days ahead. Rest in peace Joyce.
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences.
Linda and Jim Ferguson
Brenda, Terry and Adam
Our sincere condolences.
Mildred Northcott
Brenda, Terry and Adam
Deepest sympathy in your loss. Joyce was the kindest, most generous person I have known in my life. We spent many, many great times together, visiting, shopping and eating out. I enjoyed helping her package up all her baking and treats to take to the bazaars at Trivitt church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rest in peace Joyce.
Joan Goddard
Brenda, I am so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She was always so good to me when we were teens. I have lots of great memories of hanging out at your house where your parents always made me feel so welcome.
And I have never had another chocolate angel food cake like your mom’s…….it was amazing!
I’m thinking of you and your family with love at this sad time
Joan
Trudy Archer & Perry Mattson
Brenda,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Your Mom was well respected by many families in Hensall & known as a kind caring person.
Trudy Archer
Perry Mattson
Carol Gascho
I remember Joyce as a loyal, regular visitor during the time her husband Jack resided at Queensway. She was a lovely woman . My condolences to her family.
Carol G.
Elaine Corbett
So sorry to read about Joyce’s passing. She was a lovely lady to deal with and she was an awesome baker. Her treats were very tasty. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Evelyn Vincent
Brenda, Terry and Adam
Sincere sympathy in your loss. Joyce was a lovely lady and you will miss her.
Jerry and Joanne Smith
We are deeply saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing, our sincerest condolences to you Brenda, Terry and Adam. Joyce had a such a wonderful sense of humor and was so giving with her time. We will miss our Liver and Onions dinners! Take good care. Jerry and Joanne Smith
George and Sue (Insley)Wilson
Brenda and family, heartfelt condolences on your Mom’s passing. She was a kind woman. I worked with Joyce at the Canning Factory. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marion (Astle) Palmatier
Brenda and Terry I am so sorry for you loss. I was a member of Trivitt Memorial Church along with Joyce. For many years we worked together through the ACW preparing for the annual Bazaar and catering to many various dinners. Joyce would always homemade cookies for us when we were working in the kitchen etc.
Treasure your memories. Blessings, Marion (Astle) Palmatier
Joanne Rowcliffe
Joyce was a longtime member of the Hensall community. She was kind, thoughtful and generous. My sympathies to Brenda. May Joyce rest in peace and rise in glory.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Brenda and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. All your memories will keep your Mom tucked in your hearts forever.
Rose Gass
Sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing
Deepest sympathy to her fam.
Rose Gass & fam.
Brenda Saunders (Gass) & fam.
Alma & Tony Dayman
Brenda & family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.