Joyce Charney Corbett
on July 7th, 2011
passed from this world with dignity after a long battle with kidney disease, diabetes and heart problems.
Joyce leaves behind to remember her,
her husband of 40 years Jim Corbett,
her brothers Don and Norm (Lois) Charney, nephews Doug and Darren, niece Leah (Bruce) Charney, grandnephew Nathan, grandniece Lexie and Joyce’s aunt Mary. Joyce was survived by many family members, nieces, nephews in-laws and cousins in Alberta and Cape Breton. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Rebecca (Smith) and Jack Charney and many family members.
Joyce was trained as an Audit Technician and was employed in various provinces in the accounting field. Joyce’s last employment was as a Real Estate Agent in Parksville, BC.
Joyce and Jim resided in many of the 10 provinces, the North West Territory and a four year posting in Germany.
Joyce had many loves including the craft club, cooking which included the production of a cookbook with her culinary friends, and her garden.
Joyce volunteered for several years with the Community Living Society in Parksville, BC
Joyce has been cremated and there will be no visitation.
There will be a celebration of Joyce’s life held Sunday July 17, 2011 at the residence 616 Chinook Ave., Parksville, BC 1:30pm to 4:00pm.
Special thank you Dr. Kevin Horgan for the medical care provided to Joyce throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney, Diabetic or the Heart Foundation.
Joyce loved life and lived her own life with compassion, dignity and a heaping tablespoon of fun and laughter.