MILNTHORP - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Lillian Milnthorp, late of North Battleford, on March 30, 2012 at the age of 92 years. Joyce was born on May 28, 1919 at Brighton, England. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her children and their families: Jack (Chris) Milnthorp: Patty Tweedle, Barbara (Zane) Saul, stepchildren Bruce (Brenda) Betnar and Shelly (Alan) Laughlin; Kathleen (Marty) Martell: David (Cheryl) and Kevin (Crystal); Marion (Lorne) Harrison: Sandy (Darrin) Fisher and Gail (Bill) Guinn; Ken (Penny) Milnthorp: Keri (Shawn) Albert, Amy (Tim) Lelliott, and Dane Milnthorp; Jim (Marian) Milnthorp: Trina Milnthorp and Aron (Pam) Milnthorp; great-grandchildren: Shea, Ryan, Kasey, Mallory, Tonye, Jen, Laura, Andrew, Mitchell, Holly, Brandon, Zachary, Ava, Bentley, Lyndon, Hudson, Tobi, Alix, Griffin, Grace, Sage, and Maya, and step-great-grandchildren: Bret, Patrick, and Gwendolyn. She is predeceased by her husband John; infant daughter Patricia; grandson Greg Martell; granddaughters Colleen Harrison and baby girl Harrison; daughter-in-law Pearl. The memorial service was held on Monday, April 2, 2012 from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating. Darrin Fisher gave the eulogy. Music ministry was by Jaya Hoy as organist and Third Avenue United Church Choir. Honorary pallbearers were: All of Joyce's grandchildren. The family have requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's memory be made to River Heights Lodge Auxiliary or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interment will take place at a later date in the Edam Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kristeen Nylander of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK. (306) 445-2418. ____________________________________________________
