RYDER, Joyce "Joy"
Joyce “Joy” Ryder passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Centre in Stony Plain, Alberta on Wednesday January 4th, 2023 at the age of 94 years.
Joy was born on a British naval base in Malta, a small country close to Italy. She grew up in south England and then in 1947 she became an English war bride when she came to Canada to marry Robert (Bob) Ryder. They resided in Meadowview, Sangudo and then Barrhead. After Bob passed in 1998, Joy moved to Stony Plain.
Joy is survived by sons Keith (Darlene) and Bryan (MaryAnn), daughters Cheryl (Doug) Lowenberg and Janet (Tony) Fluet, grandchildren Trevor (Shannon), Corrie, Tyson (Lily), Dominique (James), Neil (Christina), Rylee, great grandchildren Carson, Talon, Easton, Shae, Brianna, Teagan, Keltie & Ryder.
Joy was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Robert (Bob) Ryder, son-in-law Dennis Dobko, and grandson David Ryder.
A memorial is planned for late March in Barrhead.
Donations in memory of Joyce Ryder can be made to the Good Samaritan Continuing Care Centre, 4800 55 ave Stony Plain Alberta T7Z 1P9. Please put in the cheque memo Joyce Ryder Stony Plain Care Centre.
