Joyce Flagg

FLAGG: Mrs Joyce Flagg, beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away May 18th, 2009 at the Grand Manan Hospital at the age of 87 after a brave fight with cancer. Born March 26, 1922 in Barton, Lancaster, England, Joyce came to Canada as a war bride, where she and her husband raised their family in the Niagara region of Ontario. Joyce and Reg retired to Grand Manan Island in 1981, where they were loved and cherished members of the Island community. Joyce was a devoted member of the North Head Baptist congregation and a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #44. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and meeting with friends in the quilting group. Joyce is survived by her son, Roger Flagg of Fall River, NS., daughter Janet Morse (Raymond) of Grand Manan, one brother Deryck Duncalf (Mira) of Connecticut, three grand children, Daphna Turner (Carvell), Etienne Guimont, Matthew Ingersoll, two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Wesley Turner, and one nephew Richard Duncalf (Celeste) of New York. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Reginald and her son, Cst. John Flagg. Joyce will be sadly missed and remembered by all who had the pleasure of her kind and loving companionship.

Visiting will be held from Ells Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4, and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the North Head Baptist Church on Wednesday May 20th, 2009 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Ron Ford officiating. Interment will take place in the North Head Community Cemetery. Joyce’s family has requested that donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to an Island charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations and messages of sympathy also may
be sent to: www.ells.ca