April 16, 1940 – May 23, 2026
The family is heartbroken to share that Joyce Marcilene Hanson (née Perrier) passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 86.
Joyce was born on April 16, 1940, in Port Arthur and grew up in Baird. She was the loving daughter of Archibald Perrier and Marie Bonenfant.
She first married Douglas Wright, who sadly died on February 5, 1976. Later on, she married Harold Earl Hanson on May 30, 1987. They enjoyed many years filled with laughter and family moments together.
Joyce leaves behind her husband Earl Hanson; her daughters Brenda (Richy) Webb, Bonnie (Harold) Hascher, Donna (Raymond) Pontynen, and Debra (Warren) Ferris; her brothers and sisters Esther Hamlin, Doris Armour, Rene Perrier, Alice Hodges, Gordon Perrier, and Janice Sitarski; plus grandchildren Shannon Lewis, Erin Sawyer, Ashley Cattani, Dana Elliott, Jason and Jeremy Pontynen, as well as Ella and Braylon Ferris.
She also had great-grandchildren Cameron, Reese, Hudson, Brennan, Oliver, Henry George Carson Kingsley Ryker Bennett and Luka who meant the world to her.
Joyce was preceded in death by her son Joseph Wright along with siblings Annette Scavarelli Elaine Davidson and David Perrier.
A large family of nieces and nephews will remember her fondly too.
For years Joyce worked as a merchandiser at Westfair Foods where people appreciated her hard work and friendly attitude.
She loved simple things – camping trips fishing with friends or family tending to her garden flowers or taking special outings to Hinckley. Being outdoors was something she really enjoyed along with making memories with those closest to her.
People knew Joyce for how much she cared about family how strong she was through everything and the kindness she shared around. Her family meant everything to her – those times together will be held close forever.
A Celebration of Life will happen June 27th at The Knights of Columbus starting at 1:00 p. m
The family thanks everyone who helped care for Joyce during her last days offering comfort support and love.
Always loved always remembered.
If you wish please consider donating to a charity instead of sending flowers.
The arrangements are handled by Simpler Times Cremation Centre located at 575 Central Avenue Thunder Bay.
You can leave your condolences online at everestofthunderbay. com
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