NORMA “JOAN” VAN EVERY

NORMA “JOAN” VAN EVERY (nee Duncanson) August 7, 1941 – February 8, 2023 In loving memory of Norma “Joan” Van Every (nee Duncanson) who passed away peacefully at the Kilean Lodge in Grimsby on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 81 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her husband Dale Van Every. Loving mother of Cheryl Leigh Van Every-Petty (Steve), Scott Eugene (Lisa) Van Every and Lynn Van Every (Jason Topp). Cherished grandma of Dahlia, Samantha, Sydney, Arthur, Alexander and Mackenzie. Forever remembered by her siblings Ken (Doreen) Duncanson, Carolyn (Paul) Smith, Myra Duncanson and Iris (Keith) Clarke, and sister-in-laws Rose Van Every, Helen Van Every and Pauline Van Every. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Joan was very active in the community of Meldrum Bay. She was very proud of her work for the United Church and the Dawson Citizen’s Association in Meldrum Bay. She was a member of the UCW. Joan was a chef by trade and ended her career cooking at LaFarge at their Meldrum Bay location. She loved cooking, reading and gardening. A very big thank you goes to the nurses and staff at the Kilean Lodge in Grimsby who went above and beyond to keep Joan comfortable. Interment will be on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 11 am with Rev. Janice Frame officiating in the Meldrum Bay Cemetery. In memory of Joan, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Meldrum Bay United Church.