Obituaries

Joyce Marion Sefton

September 09, 1939 - August 19, 2024

Text:

Obituary For Joyce Marion Sefton

Joyce was born and raised in Crossfield, AB, on a farm with her parents, Bill and Grace Cameron and her older brother Billy.

Keith and Joyce married in 1957 and started their family in Didsbury, AB. They then moved to Grande Prairie, AB, followed by a move to Clairmont in 1965 where they have resided since. Joyce was a very good and true friend, cheerful and happy. She worked hard alongside her husband Keith, starting up and running the family business – Keith’s Small Engine Repair. She also loved spending time with her loved ones at the Sefton family farm. Her family meals and baked treats were delicious and enjoyed by all. Joyce was an asset to her community and her family alike.

Joyce was very skilled with her hands and enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, and painting. Her family and friends were very important to her and Joyce loved keeping in touch with them through the mail, and later on in her years she would keep in touch on Facebook and Messenger. Once Joyce’s eyesight deteriorated, she spent many hours still crocheting her dish cloths, playing bingo and card games, puzzles as well as tap and go coloring on her notepad.

In her younger years Joyce was quite athletic. She loved to play sports among those were baseball, bowling, curling and golfing. She also loved music festivals and travelling to places like Arizona, Vegas, and Texas. Joyce had fun going to the casino, shopping, and horse racing (especially the big greys).

She will sadly be missed by her beloved husband of 66 years, Keith; loving daughter Cheryl (Victor) and extended family; as well as brother and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, very dear friends, and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her.

Joyce was predeceased by her sons: Kenny and Terry; parents Bill and Grace; mother and father-in-law, Marguerite and George; as well as her brother.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at 11:00am, at Oliver's Funeral Home (10005 107 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB). There will be a luncheon to follow the service at Oliver's Tearoom.

Interment to follow the luncheon at the Grande Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Joyce’s honor to one of the following foundations:

Alberta Diabetes Foundation (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3248)

Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en/ways-to-give)

MS Canada (https://mscanada.donorportal.ca/)

Grande Prairie Red Cross (https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/alberta/alberta-find-a-branch/grande-prairie-office?form=204MWF)

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (https://www.chpca.ca/donate/)

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Brad Martin, Dr. Ronie Leal, and Dr. Daniel Prada, the staff at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and Prairie Lake Hospice, as well as Roxanne at RHS Canada Oxygen.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences

  • August 28, 2024

    So very sorry to learn of Joyce leaving those who loved her so much. A very nice, funny and witty gem who offered much to us through the years. I know that you, Keith and Cheryl will miss her a lot. Prayers and condolences 🙏.

  • August 28, 2024

    So sorry Seftons, to hear of Joyce's passing. memories of years ago bring smiles & a laughter amid the odd lesson of life Joyce taught me 🙂 of which I am Thankful . A little lady w a great big heart. My life has been enriched by knowing Joyce. May God Bless You during this time of sorrow. Sincere Sympathies fr Sharon & Don Nelson

  • August 26, 2024

    Our condolences Keith & Cheryl, Sorry to hear of Joyce,s passing. She was a very special lady and will be missed.

  • August 26, 2024

    Keith and Cheryl, I have so many great memories of laughs with Joyce over the years. She was always a character. She will be missed. Thinking of all of you Laurel

  • August 26, 2024

    My condolences Cheryl. Your mom will be miss. Just remember all the good times you had with her.

Loading...

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our Obituaries.  We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.  Our apologies for any inconvenience.

 

To view the livestream of Sandra Van Schaick (Saturday at 11:00 am) or Glenn Kochendorfer (Monday at 2:00 pm) visit https://www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home/

Scroll to Top