Joy passed away peacefully at St John of God Hospital Bendigo on 19th July.
Much loved partner of Wayne for 28 years. Loving mother of Matthew and Grant, stepmother to Margaret and Andrew.
Elder sister to Carrol, Ken and Paul. Very much loved Grandma of Byron, Keira and Lily, and step nan of Damon, Charlee and Keiralee.
Weep not that she has gone,
but smile that she has been.
Due to current restrictions, a private service will be held for Joy on Friday 24th July in Bendigo, commencing at 11.00am.
If you would like to join us via livestream, please return to the home page of this website and click livestream.
You will be able to watch from approximately 10.50am.
To leave your name or message in Joy’s condolence book please send your email to tributes@mafunerals.com.au
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Joy to St John of God Hospital, PO Box 478, Bendigo 3552.
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Cherished friend of Mary Peter and all the Rush family. Sincere condolences to Wayne and all your family.
The laughter and light has dimmed but your love will last a lifetime. Rest In Peace beautiful Joy.
I always called Joy “my Joy of joys”. Her vivacious zest for life and beautiful personality always shone through. We had so many laughs at work, always the entertainer! Thank you Joy for all those big hugs and kisses.
I know she got into trouble by her grandson who was playing football on the day, for kissing him all the time in front of his footy team mates!! She said she just couldn’t help it.. 😃She had so much love to give. !!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences . May Joy RIP.
What a gorgeous addition to our walking group that Joy was ! She was always so gregarious and happy such great company. She will be sadly missed xx
Darling Joybell,
How will I mend my broken heart?
I will miss you forever. Until we meet again, rest in peace my ‘special’ dear friend.
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to dear Wayne, Mathew, Grant and families, Joy was so proud of all of you,
Love Christine
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. With heart felt love your sister Karen & Leanne, Kelly and family.
Sincerest and heartfelt condolences to our brother Wayne for the sudden loss of his cherished partner and soulmate Joy .
Your father Doug , sisters and their partners, Karen, Sandra and Tom, Rose and Peter and Cheryl, feel your grief, and sadness.
Although we live in a different state, and our opportunities to interact were largely around special milestone birthdays or Christmas occasions together or just a fleeting visit when passing through, Joy was always happy and sociable within our large family.
This loss is felt by us all here . With no opportunity to visit Joy in hospital or to say goodbye, we hope she knew how much it upset us that she was so unwell.
Wayne, please know we all support you at this time of sadness even though we cant be there by your side.
Rest in Peace Joy.
Too young to be going out of your life Joy….I’m very sad that your family have lost you😢😢
To love from Grant, Naomi, Byran & Keira
RIP Joy 💔
Dear Wayne and everyone in your family,
We are sending out deepest sympathies and virtual hugs from Minnesota. We met on a cruise of the Danube and instantly hit it off with you and Joy. So saddened at this devastating news. May she rest in piece always wearing a red hat and making everyone laugh wherever she is right now and forever.
Warmly and with our prayers
Janet and Howard
Joy, words are few but memories of times gone by will last forever!
A beautiful person at rest!
Only the good die young, never a truer word spoken.
Rest in the arms of the Angels dear Cousin
Love and condolences to your family
Annette
Joy, I will truly miss your happiness and sparkle, and how happy you made Dad.
Wish I could be there, and thinking of you all today.
Much love and hugs to all,
Love Margy
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful lady!
Deepest sympathy to Wayne and family, and Carrol, Ken, Paul and families
Our love to you all.
Ross and Mim.
Tribute to our dearest friend, Margaret JOY Archer.
Carol and I are the privileged ones to have been allowed into Joy and Wayne’s lives.
We miss her terribly, let alone her infectious, funny, witty and upbeat nature. Your spirits always lifted when Joy arrived…..she had such a gift in that regard.
So many things we planned to do, all together, now cut short. It is so sad, but we will go on, if nothing else in honour and memory of her.
Carol and I are comforted in the knowledge that Joy’s suffering is over and that she is at peace.
We will never forget you and will always raise a glass in your honour as we are already doing.
We will meet again and continue our adventures.
Love you mate, or as you used to say “Love, love, love”.
Carol Cockerell and Phillip Georgiou
Tribute to our dearest friend, Margaret JOY Archer.
Carol and I are the privileged ones to have been allowed into Joy and Wayne’s lives.
We miss her terribly, let alone her infectious, funny, witty and upbeat nature. Your spirits always lifted when Joy arrived…..she had such a gift in that regard.
So many things we planned to do, all together, now cut short. It is so sad, but we will go on, if nothing else in honour and memory of her.
Carol and I are comforted in the knowledge that Joy’s suffering is over and that she is at peace.
We will never forget you and will always raise a glass in your honour as we are already doing.
We will meet again and continue our adventures.
Love you mate, or as you used to say “Love, love, love”.
Carol Cockerell and Phillip Georgiou
My beloved Joybelle,how I will miss you.We had the most amazing life together.You will always be present in my heart and walk beside me. I’m sure we will meet again my love.