HOY – Joy Ellen Catherine (née Watson)

Aunty joy we grew up next-door to each other and then we became family , what it was a pleasure to know you and our memories are treasured , rest easy with uncle Bill, , we will miss your banter at family gatherings , deepest sympathy to Cathy, Jenny, David and John and families , sandra wallace and family

My beautiful primary school teacher from many years ago. Loved my visit shortly after COVID at Koorooman house. Many laughs we shared. My condolences to her family.

TO JOHN AND THE HOY FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU

Joy & Billy – old friends from Ruby, & a stalwart of the CWA. She was so happy at Kooroman House where she received such wonderful care. She will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace Joy.

Sincere condolences and prayers to Cathy, Jenny, David & John and families. Joy will be missed by many. She had a strong connection to family and community involvement. She had a genuine interest in people and a strong faith. Called home.

My deepest sympathy to the Hoy family. Joy was a wonderful, caring lady.
Wendy Bernaldo

Sincere condolences to Cathy, Jenny, David and John and families. Joy was an avid participant in many community groups. She was a faithful lady and wore that faith proudly. At peace now having been called home. Reunited with Bill. RIP
Sharyn

Joy. Will always remember my grade 2 teacher … a building of 3 rooms / prep. Grades one & two at Horn St. 69 years ago !
Over the years we met in street and Joy always fondly remembered our great teacher / student rapport .
Fondly remembered.
Marjorie ( Cashin) Pearson

Condolences to all family members. Joy a cheerful, community minded lady, rest peacefully.

Joy was a long term and most valued member of the Leongatha and District Historical Society. She played a significant role in our Society obtaining the Mechanics’ Institute as our home 40 years ago. Her contribution to the community was enormous. Condolences to her family. RIP Joy

My sincerest sympathy to Joy’s family.A wonderful lady at rest.

Joy,
Just simply want to say, Thank you for being YOU

Joy, you were just a delight. Thanks for the laughs we shared. Ps and the licorice:-) miss ya mate. 😘

I send my condolences and sympathy to Cathy,Jenny,David and John on the loss of Joy.

My friendship with Joy began on the first day of our Ballarat Teachers College course in 1951.We just clicked and became firm friends,sharing the experience of being away from family and home,of study and of course lots of fun and high jinks along the way.

My husband Ted got on well with Bill ,and in retirement we travelled together as a foursome and had great times .
I have very fond memories of Joy and the times we spent together.Hers was a friendship l have treasured all of those years from1951.l am sad to lose my friend Joy ,but there are so many memories if our times together.

Patricia Moyle

Will miss you at Koorooman House ,Joy . The many chats on many subjects . Safe in the arms of Jesus .
You taught me that song which I played many times & always got a nod of approval from you . thank you

You are always with us
Even if you are far away
Even we don’t see you
You are in our heart in our thought always near to us.

Joy and I first met on Queens Birthday weekend 1959 on the ship Strathaird going to London. As luck had it we would be sharing a cabin and became friends. Her trip involved representing the CWA (younger set) at meetings in the UK. I was transferring from my office in Melbourne to London for a short time. Just before meeting Joy in our cabin I recall my parents saying to me your cabin mate must have lots of friends due to all the flowers in the cabin. So I wondered who this person with all the flowers would be. Soon she came along showing much courtesy and easy going nature. Needless to say my parents were very happy to see that I would be sharing with such a nice person. We kept in touch during our time overseas. Then back home have remained friends throughout the years since then. Joy was a delight to know. Last time we spoke was on 9th November 2023 her birthday.

To some one very special and kind to people who care. Joy rest in pece. ❤️ love from jan canobie

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band Committee and Members wish to extend our sincere condolences to Joy’s family.
Joy loved the Brass Band and remained a member and great supporter, and enjoyed listening to the Band performing whenever she could.
She will be sadly missed.
Darryl Hunt, President.

Joy was a wonderful, caring friend to our family, always ready with a smile and a helping hand and with a wicked sense of humour. My sincerest condolences to the family. Joy will be sadly missed, but always in our hearts.

Joy, such a privilege and a pleasure to know you. Loved our chats and giggles together. You will be forever missed.
Leanne Koorooman House

A friend from PFA days at St Andrews.
A wonderful Christian lady. God bless you Joy. Reunited with Billy. Frances (Cashin) & Trevor Williams.

Joy was one of the first people I met on moving to Leongatha for work. She made herself known to me very early on, as she knew my mother well from PWMU. Thanks Joy for your welcoming friendly smile, always time for a chat and keen interest and tangible support for all community organisations sll through your life.

A truly wonderful lady. RIP Joy 🤍🕊
Cindy

Joys clear headed and sensible approach to discussion on Council with concern for our community was always a positive contribution to our decision making. It was a privilege and pleasure to serve with her. Always up for a political discussion and always able to see other perspectives and opinions she was an ornament to our community.

Loved cousin and grade teacher of Robert (dec) Irving.
Happy memories.
Rhonda Irving.

We count ourselves honoured to have known Joy. A great lady who was always ready to help. She knew how to laugh!

Orla, Marie & Mark.

It was such a pleasure to know u joy such a beautiful soul I will for ever treasure ur kindness and care RIP. Joy