MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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Joyce passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at her home in Cobourg, Ontario, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her loving husband and best friend, Ernest (Ernie) Harvey. Beloved mother of Bruce (Jan), Robert (Anne), John (Heather) and David (Julia). Loving grandmother of Tamara (Joel), Gordon (Kelly), Stephanie (Jeff); Kevin (Martina), Megan (Brock); Sarah, Emily (Mike); Nigel and Abigail. Dearly loved by her great-grandchildren Samantha, Jacob, Annisa, Bella; Caleb, Lilian, Thomas, Rosalind, Juniper; and Jonathan.
Predeceased by her parents John (Jack) Ellsworth Campbell and Audrey Vera Campbell (nee Woodley) and siblings, Robert Bruce Campbell, John Murray Campbell, William Neil Campbell and Olivia Gail Brady. Joyce loved her many nieces and nephews.
Joyce will be dearly missed by her many friends that she met over the years in Toronto, North Bay, Scarborough, Montreal, Winnipeg, Agincourt, Cold Springs, and Cobourg. She consistently had a way of welcoming people into her home and making them feel comfortable and like family.
Joyce lived a full life, and often said the key to her longevity was laughter. At 96 she was a strong, independent, progressive thinker and never felt her age. Throughout her life, she kept her sharp wit and was loved by all. With many thanks to Dr. Barnard-Thompson and Dr. Mulé for their kind and compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King Street East, Cobourg, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Words of Remembrance being shared at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Joyce Harvey.
Harvey Family I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful woman, always making me feel comfortable in her presence. I feel fortunate to have been able to connect with her again at David and Julia’s in recent years. Wishing you comfort in the coming days, weeks and months. I am sorry to miss the Celebration of Life, and I will be thinking of all of you. Teresa
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joyce was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed. She always had a happy smile and had an interesting anecdotes to tell.
Barry and I are saddened to hear of Joyce's death. She was a remarkable Lady. She was always interested in people and made them feel special, always had a hug for you. She will be sorely missed. Our condolences to all her family
Barry and I are saddened to hear of Joyce's death. She was a remarkable Lady. She was always interested in people and made them feel special, always had a hug for you. She will be sorely missed. Our condolences to all her family
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you, Bruce, and to all your family on the loss of your mother. We are thinking of all of you and share in your sorrow at this difficult time. May the memories of the love and happy times you shared with your mother bring you comfort and remain forever in your hearts.
Dear David and family, Your mom was such a light in my life. She always shared her smile and a laugh. We would occasionally see one another in town and share a bit about what was new. I'm sure she brought great joy to your family and to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. May her memory continue to bring you comfort. Joanne
My condolences to David and the extended family. Joyce from all accounts, was an incredible lady. May she RIP after her long, full life. Mary Ann ( Julia's teammate and a friend of the family)
Our sincere condolences to the Harvey family. Joyce will always be remembered for her wonderful laughter, her hugs when we met, always happy to see you if even for a short visit. Her boys were her pride and joy as well as the grandchildren, and she always had an open door for her many friends. Joyce lived a full and happy life. She will always be remembered and holds a special place in our hearts. Sincerely, Gladys & David
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Extending our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother.
Dear Harvey Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother, Joyce. When I think of Joyce, I remember a person who crammed in as much as she could out of life and at top speed. She moved quickly, she baked delicious scones from scratch in no time at all and just before welcoming her friends for bridge. Her quick sense of humour was delightful. Your parents were longtime friends of my parents, Pat and Don Gummer. They travelled together and spent many happy times in Florida. Each of your family members was special to Joyce. She loved all those fun-filled trips to Toronto and England to attend the latest concerts. Those special times will be important to draw upon now as you grieve the loss of your wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Warm regards, Ann and Doug Closs
Dearest Dave and family - I did not know your Mom but she must have done so many things right to have a lovely son like you. I am sorry for your loss - you can just see the sparkle she must have had. My deepest sympathies - xoxo Joanne Anderson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
My deepest sympathy to all of the family . Joyce was a vibrant spark in my life & her loss is immeasurable as is the love she has left behind . She will never be truly gone; unseen or unheard but always in our hearts ; always loved / always missed . She has given me & to all of her family & friends so many wonderful memories too beautiful & poignant to ever forget . Let us hold onto those memories & feel her love , Sincerely , Mary
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
I met Joyce when I was the manager at Cheslers Shoes in Cobourg and we quickly established a friendship over the years. I always admired her strength and her laughter and her independence. Saw her not long ago at Walmart and she was still driving. We always hugged each other. She will be sadly missed. My sympathies go out to her family,
Sincere condolences to the family, extended family members ,and friends. May all the many good memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Going to miss all the treats she use drop off to sweeten us up at pine ridge nusery...condolences to the family
Our family ( daughter of Pat Gummer) send heartfelt condolences to the Harvey family. We were just looking at happy photos of our parents when they travelled Europe together in 1989. Hope there is a heavenly reunion with lots of Bridge and laughter. Mom passed on Jan 12, 2025 at 98 yrs old.
It has always been our pleasure to look across the street and see Joyce hosting one of her afternoon "porch parties." We could hear the laughter and were cheered to see her always surrounded by fun-loving friends, neighbours, and family. Joyce has been a shining example of just how life should be lived, and she will be truly missed. Heartfelt condolences to Joyce's family.
Dear Rob and Ann, David and I are very sorry for your loss. May Joyce's memory be a blessing. Karen & David
So sorry to hear the sad news about your Mom, Rob Deepest condolences to you and family.
Joyce was such a dynamic person! Kind, generous and full of laughter. I loved her laugh and her great hugs. I got to know her through her special relationship With my sister Geri and Brother in law Barry. Every time I came to visit we would always go up to see Joyce, or she would come over to Geri and Barry's house for either for an hour or shared dinner. I always told her " I want to grow up to be just like you Joyce." We all know she had a wonderful life, a happy life full of love and laughter and we will all miss her dearly.
Condolences to the Harvey family from the O'Brien's. I never meet her in person. But heard a lot about her from sons Dave and Robert over the years. Sound like the true definition of a Maitarch.
We are sad to hear of your mother’s passing but her full life of laughter right to the end is an inspiration. Our thoughts are with you.
My deepest condolences to the Harvey family.
My prayers and condolences to the family. Joyce did so much for St John's Harwod
Our sincere condolences Bruce,Jan & family. Wonderful life lived. Rest in peace. "May God hold you in the palm of His hand" love Ron & Marnie
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Though we never met her, the obituary describes an amazing family and full life. Don and I send our sincere sympathy. May you find solace in all your wonderful memories of Joyce.
JOHN & HEATHER Sorry to read about your MOTHER
My deepest condolences to family and friends of Ms. H as I called her. She was always very sweet to me, and I am grateful for the many short conversations we had when she would be visiting at David and Julia's home. Rest in peace Ms. H
Our sincere condolences to the Harvey Family on the passing of your Mother. Joyce was such a lovely and vibrant Lady. She will be missed. Lynn Holland
John and the entire family, Anne and I extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
Sorry to hear of your moms passing Bruce,Robert,John,David and families as you know we just lived over the road from your mom and dad.Did a lot of work for your mom over the years,was putting anew counter top on for your mom the day the twin towers were hit. The last I seen Helen was last Summer when I did something for her, had a good visit,she was such a nice lady so comical. RIP dear Joyce
I’m so so sorry and I send all my heartfelt condolences to Joyce’s family and friends. I’ve had to pleasure of meeting Joyce at a few parties here in New Amherst and just remember her for her electric personality and being full of fun. The type of person that you could spend hours with. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Such a wonderful woman! I wish Joyce had been a part of my life for a longer time because she was magic. Fun, funny, smart, proud and in equal measure, grateful and very much aware of how blessed her time on earth had been. 'We laughed a lot! At the dinner table. Oh we laughed!' She shared that thought often. Those boys of hers...their love and the laughter...to me, they were her secret sauce...the stuff that made her strong. Rest in peace good woman. A life very well lived.
With deepest sympathy from our family to yours. May your lifes memories support you through these times.
May you enjoy the many memories you all have made over the years with Joyce. Our thoughts are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss! Hugs all around. Dianne and Colin
May your loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, be full of beautiful and fond memories of Joyce and how she touched us all. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Warm blessings.... Love Linda-Jayne Harvey
I am sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society