Obituary of Joyce Broad

Joyce “Joy” Bertha Broad, 85 of Ste. Anne’s Court died peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was born in Liverpool, England to William and Bertha Hillen in 1932. Joy was an only child. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London and started her career in Belfast, Ireland. In 1954 she moved to Gander, NL where she married Bill, She spent time in Halifax, NS; Strafford, ON and Moncton, NB and in 1962 moved to Fredericton, NB where she spent the rest of her life. She taught music to many students both in the school system and privately up until the age of 84, it was Joy’s passion. Her retirement years were spent being deeply involved in her grandchildren’s lives attending multiple sporting events and celebrations. She was a life long learner, and travelled the world attending many master classes in music and participating in many Music Tours in Europe. She gained many friends by participating in a variety of musical activities throughout her life. Most recently she was involved in bible classes, Stepping Stones, two book clubs and Troubadours. She communicated quietly, never judged, loved deeply, valued friends and family above everything else. She was independent despite many challenges she faced, she would “pick herself up, dust herself off, and start all over again”. She was a loving mother to Karl (Beth), Kristine (Roger) and Karyn (Rob), and a devoted grandmother to Tom (Karlie), Maggie (Marty), Derek (Hillary), Jon, Ryan, Lauryn and Matt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill and daughter, Kristine. A Celebration of her life will take place at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 7 pm with Rev. Paul Ranson officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made and appreciated by Joy to “Music in the Schools” program of the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Personal condolences may be made through www.yorkfh.com