PUBLICOVER, Joyce Winnifred - 89, of Hubbards,
passed away Friday, November 13, 2009, in QEII Health Sciences Center,
Halifax. Joyce was born in Hubbards on March 28, 1920. She was a daughter of
the late George Gilford and Jean (Shankel) Harnish. She was predeceased by
her first husband, Roy Armstrong (1971); second husband, Squadron Leader,
Ernest Publicover (R.A.F. and R.C.A.F.) (2003); sisters, Madge Mitchell
(2002); Gwen Campbell (2008); brothers, Reginald (1994) and Joseph (1999);
infant, Cyril (1917). Sister, Janet MacLean is the only survivor of the
immediate family. Joyce is survived by stepdaughter, Dorothy Jean (Don) Guy;
stepsons, Robert (Brenda) and John (Denise); step-grandchildren, Robin,
April, Don, Heather, Brian, Angela and Holly; several nieces and nephews and
many grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Joyce attended Acadia University
in Wolfville and Maritime Business College in Halifax. She and Roy owned and
operated the "Hubb Theatre" in Hubbards. The business originated in the
summer of 1946. Joyce was active in St. Lukes Anglican Church for over 16
years. She was an active member of the A.C.W. for many years. The Hubbards
Area Lionettes played a prominent part in her life. Family will receive
visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, November 23 from Ronald A. Walker Funeral
Home, Hubbards. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 in St. Luke 's
Anglican Church, Hubbards. Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating, followed by
refreshments in the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made St.
Luke's A.C.W. "Memorial Fund" Hubbards; Seventh Day Adventist Food Bank, Fox
Point; Shade Tree Animal Shelter, Bridgewater; Victorian Order of Nurses,
Greater Halifax, or the charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be
made to:
www.rawalker.ca
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