Joyce, Gloria Ann – Age 82, of Pleasant Valley, Colchester County, passed away September 14, 2025 in The Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield.
Born in Amherst, she was the eldest daughter of the late Bedford and Elaine (Read) Stiles.
Gloria was very active in the 4H program. She worked at Stanfield’s Limited and later in life went back to school to earn her GED so she could work with VON. Her flower gardens were a passion for her. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She will always be loved and missed by daughters, Janice (Bruce), Carla (Dan), Crystal (Ron); foster-son, Smith (Evelyn); honorary daughter, Cathy; grandchildren, Cody, Aaron (Lexie), Mitchell, Mary (Albert), Colby (Jill Ann), Kylynne (Josh), Shaun (Pamela), Jennifer, Alexis, Carlos, Sheamus, James; great-grandchildren, Janessa, Sophia, Alexander, Cali, Robert and A.J.; siblings, Diane, Linda, Raymond, Nancy, Michael, Kelly; foster-siblings, Mary and Phil.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; brothers, Dave and Owen; and sister, Norma Jean in infancy.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-1:45 followed by funeral service at 2 p.m., both in Knox United Church with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in West Side Cemetery, Brookfield.
Memorial donations may be made to Colchester East Hants VON would be appreciated.
Many thanks to the staff of The Magnolia Sunflower Cottage for the wonderful care our mom received while she was a resident there.
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