Obituary of Joy Paton

Joy Paton (Burch) passed away at Nithview Home in New Hamburg on May 28, 2025 at the age of 88.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, Ronald Lewis Paton (2023).

Wonderful mother of Cindy Gregory, Debra Marier (Mark, deceased), and Karen Manners (David). Grandmother of Michael, Jordan, Melanie (Mike), Mitchell and great-grandmother of Maverick, Bodhi,  Ellie, Joslyn, Ella and Alaya.

Sister-in-law of Lyle Paton (Jan) and loved by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by siblings of Margaret Butters (Raymond), Bill Burch, Shirley Logan (Glen), Doreen Scheuermann (Ron) and sister-in-law of Pauline Morrison (Ray).

Joy lived most of her life on the farm in Anderson. She was a Christian woman, attended Grace Community Church in St. Marys.  Joy belonged to local Women’s Institutes, enjoyed singing with her sisters, cooking, bowling, gardening and being with her family.

Sincere thanks to the people who took care of Joy at her time of need, especially the staff at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth and Nithview Home.

Cremation has taken place. 

Family and friends are invited to GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 16 Hillside Ct, St. Marys, on June 19, 2025 for visitation from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11 am. Pastor David Horne officiating. Reception to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinsons Society or Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth.

Although you’re gone, I’m not alone,
And never shall I be,
For the precious memories of the bond we shared
Will never depart from me.
Our love surpassed the ups and downs
And helped us along the way,
And that same love will give me strength
To manage this loss each day.
On my mind and in my heart,
Mom, you shall forever be,
For just as much as I am part of you,
You are part of me!

Poem by Shannon Walker