Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Joyce Shirley
Benteau
Benteau
1927 - 2017
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Joyce Shirley Benteau
It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Shirley Benteau, 89, of Blockhouse, announces her passing, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.
Born in Lunenburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanford and Effie (Dares) Ritcey.
In her earlier years, Joyce took a stenographer’s course in Halifax, and worked for a number of years at the Dockyard in Halifax and after returning to Lunenburg, worked at Medical Records and Admitting at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.
Joyce was a member of St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and over the years enjoyed playing piano, learning Tai Chi, knitting, quilt-making and sewing, swimming several times a week and many will remember her for driving her scooter around Lunenburg. Most important in her life was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and of course her beloved cats.
Joyce is survived by daughters, Sharon (Patrick) Burke, Lunenburg; Veronica (Charles) Daurie, Mason’s Beach; Annette Cleveland, Lunenburg; sons, Dean Benteau, Gold River and Gary Benteau, Blockhouse; grandchildren, Laura, Erin, Meghan, Michael, Jessie, Jordan, Stefan and Kyle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Benteau, brother, Elvin Ritcey and half-brother, Cecil Dares.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #. 3, Lunenburg. A Mass for Christian Burial to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg, Father James MacDonald, OMI officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church or to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
Born in Lunenburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanford and Effie (Dares) Ritcey.
In her earlier years, Joyce took a stenographer’s course in Halifax, and worked for a number of years at the Dockyard in Halifax and after returning to Lunenburg, worked at Medical Records and Admitting at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.
Joyce was a member of St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and over the years enjoyed playing piano, learning Tai Chi, knitting, quilt-making and sewing, swimming several times a week and many will remember her for driving her scooter around Lunenburg. Most important in her life was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and of course her beloved cats.
Joyce is survived by daughters, Sharon (Patrick) Burke, Lunenburg; Veronica (Charles) Daurie, Mason’s Beach; Annette Cleveland, Lunenburg; sons, Dean Benteau, Gold River and Gary Benteau, Blockhouse; grandchildren, Laura, Erin, Meghan, Michael, Jessie, Jordan, Stefan and Kyle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Benteau, brother, Elvin Ritcey and half-brother, Cecil Dares.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #. 3, Lunenburg. A Mass for Christian Burial to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg, Father James MacDonald, OMI officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Church or to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
Recently Shared Condolences
-
So sorry to hear of Joyce's... (read more)
-
Sorry to hear of Aunt Joyce's... (read more)
-
So sorry to hear of Aunt... (read more)
-
To the Family Sorry... (read more)
-
So very sorry to hear of... (read more)
-
I was saddened to hear... (read more)
-
Heartfelt Sympathy on the... (read more)
-
Dean Michael,Jessie and... (read more)
-
Sharon, Pat & Family, ... (read more)
-
Dear Veronica: ... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
-
Heartfelt Sympathys on ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos