Joy passed away suddenly in her home at Churchill Place, Oakville, Ontario, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Marcel Landey (1918-97). Devoted mother of Peter (Anne), Debbie, and Kathy (David). Loving grandmother of Benjamin, Danielle and Ariella. Fondly remembered by so many friends and relatives around the world. Joy was born in Brentford, Middlesex, England. Her father, Norman, a World War I veteran, was a Director of the renowned Maples furniture company, from whom she acquired a deep appreciation for design and architecture. Her mother, Elsie, was a devoted mother and grandmother, who visited Joy often and wherever she lived. Joy lived through the London Blitz, was evacuated to Cheltenham, where she had many happy days with her much loved cousins Anne and Mary. She then worked as a nurse and in the War Office. She immigrated to Canada after the war where she met and married Marcel, who had survived the holocaust and fought in the liberation of Europe. They began their married life and family in Ottawa where Marcel worked for the Government of Canada with the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the Tariff Board of Canada. In 1963, Marcel joined the United Nations and together they began a fascinating and challenging chapter of their lives, serving over a period of 21 years for the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Ethiopia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London. Joy embraced and loved this new world, and made an enormous impact wherever she lived building lasting friendships across countries and cultures. Joy had an extraordinary capacity to be at ease with people in all walks of life. She played an incredibly important and supportive role in Marcel's demanding career, while at the same time pursuing her own work life and pursuits. Their friends around the world numbered in the hundreds. She was known for her unparalleled generosity with both family and friends. Many happy summer holidays were spent in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, with her mother and cousins. In retirement, Joy and Marcel enjoyed many happy times in their homes in Ottawa, Marbella and London with new and old friends and their beloved family who absolutely loved to visit and spend time with them. They continued to travel and explore. Mum you have been our compass, heartbeat and support. We cherish, love and miss you Ma with all our hearts and souls. The family would like to thank and pay a special tribute to all the staff of Churchill Place who provided Joy with such a wonderful community, and with loving support and comfort. She loved you all. A celebration of Joy's life will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore West, Oakville, on Wednesday 2 March at 1pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Sick Children's Hospital, 525 University Ave, 14th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3.