WILLIAMS, Joyce Elaine (nee Collicutt)
January 14, 1931 - September 26, 2021
Joyce passed away peacefully at home where she wanted to be.
Joyce is survived by her children, Dr. Geoff Williams (Barb), and Janice Finkbeiner (Jim); grandchildren, Laurel (James), Connor, Claire, Wesley and Evan; siblings, Diane (Bill), and Garth (Wilma); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Bud and Janet Collicutt, Joyce was an avid figure skater and pianist with a Royal Conservatory Music Degree. She attended the University of Alberta and taught elementary school in Regina before marrying John (Jack) Williams in 1955. After working at the Banff Springs Hotel as an elevator operator, she left with Jack for a four-year medical mission with the Presbyterian Church of Canada in Jobat, India. Joyce returned to Calgary where she became the support for Jack’s medical career and the central hub for many years for both the Williams and Collicutt family dinners. She was active in the Grace Presbyterian Church Dorcas group and Women’s Fellowship, as well as the Medical Wives Association. Joyce was a lifelong supporter of the Calgary Philharmonic, Opera, and Alberta Ballet. Mara Lake holidays provided fifty years of fun and happy hours with family and friends. The family wish to thank all of those who were supporting Mom in the last years and months, particularly Janet Slinger and Vytality At Home caregivers and her wonderful neighbors.
A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church (1009 – 15th Avenue S.W, Calgary, AB) on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to the service from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Masks, physical distancing and proof of vaccination are required. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Williams’ service streamed live at https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/34165/Joyce-Williams/obituary.html#tribute-start on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Joyce’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory directly to the Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 – 15th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0S5, https://gracechurchcalgary.com/donate/.
In living memory of Joyce Williams, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
