Sydney
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our mother, Mary ‘Joyce’ MacKeigan, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born and raised in Howie Center, Joyce was the daughter of the late Lottie and Ambroise Tobin.
Joyce is survived by daughters, Linda Rose MacLeod (Donnie), and Charlotte MacMullin (Robert); son, Jack (Wendy); sisters-in-law, Carmel MacKeigan and Mary Jewett, and her pride and joy, her precious grandchildren, Michael Power, Lindsey MacLeod (Terrance), Kayla Rose MacLeod (Shaun MacDonald), Corey MacKeigan and Kyle MacKeigan (Samantha Williams). She was also known as GiGi to her beloved great-grandchildren, Matthew, Callie, Lachlan, Brooke and Olivia. Also left to mourn her passing are her sister, Linda MacFadden (Les) and many close lifelong friends, especially, Joan Gouthro.
Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Jack MacKeigan Senior; brother, Jimmy Tobin and her best friend over the past nine years, her dog, Beanie.
Joyce worked at Jacobson’s Ladies Wear for much of her adult life. She enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, watching sports and walking in the Baille Ard Trails or along the boardwalk with Beanie.
Special thanks to Dr. Paul Murphy for his many years of service and to the staff of 3A at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Joyce MacKeigan will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, September 7, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating.
Memorial donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Cape Breton SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Charlotte,Robert,Lindsey and families, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie, Bruce and Victoria Matthews.
From: jackie matthews
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a lovely lady. Our hearts and prayers for the family. She will be greatly missed.
From: David and Karen Burke
To all Joyce’s family ,I an sad to hear of Joyce’s passing
She was a bit person inside and out. May She Rest In Peace Amen
From: Peggy margetti
I was saddened to learn of Joyce’s passing. While she was out walking her dog, she would always stop to say Hi. We would share some update regarding family or mutual acquaintances. My heartfelt condolences to her family and all her loved ones. I always thought of her as a lovely lady and neighbor.
From: Alice Swan (Hynes)
Dear Family:
We are truly saddened by the passing of dear Joyce. She was a great neighbour and friend. We always loved our chats. She will be truly missed. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
From: Dave and Mary French
Our heartfelt condolences. While very sad to hear this news, so many memories which brought smiles to us about summer visits to Sydney.
Love to all!
From: Heather Bain (MacKeigan), Carmel and Richard MacKeigan
Sending our condolences to Joyce’s family,we were so sorry to hear about her passing,she was a wonderful lady ❤️
From: Roger and Sandie Garabb
Very Sad to hear this news. I used to sit with Joyce and her friends watching young Jackie play hockey with Chuck. So sorry for you loss.
From: Helen Szucs (Rozicki)
Charlotte, Jack, Linda and the MacKeigan family
Joyce was a loving mother and a true blessing to you all.
Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
From: Elaine and Hayes MacNeil
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Jack and family your was a beautiful lady inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times. Your mom was truly a beautiful soul and touched so many people and I know she’s up there in heaven with your Dad. RIP and God Bless your beautiful soul Joyce 🙏 ❤️
From: Michael Marmulak
Jack, Wendy and family Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: John & Janice MacInnis
Condolence Message So sorry for your loss, worked with Joyce for years and we had a few laughs along with some worrisome days with her Jack but she never complained., she loved her family .
From: Pat Muggah
I am so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all at this difficult time. Joyce was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Hugs go out to you all, she was a special lady.
From: Gail Nichols (Matheson)
Sympathy & Love at this difficult time. She certainly is in God’s Hands.
From: Darlene (MacPhee) Csernyik / Byron MacPhee Jr.
Very sorry for the family’s loss thinking of you all!
My deepest condolences to you all. Love and prayers sent your way
Gerry and I will be there representing the Macinnis family to celebrate the life of our dear friend.
So very sorry to hear of your loss; condolences to all the family .
Linda, Charlotte and Jackie and families. We were saddened to read about your Mom’s passing. She was always so friendly and pleasant whenever we would meet her while out for a walk. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you all as you deal with her loss. God Bless and May She Rest In Peace. Roddie and Judy.
Thinking of all the family at this difficult time. It was always a pleasure to talk to Joyce, always so friendly and interested to hear the latest updates on everyone.
Sincerely
Anna and Dave Poirier
Our deepest condolences go out to all the family 🙏🙏
Jack and family
I have great memories of your mom and Joan from the rinks in cape breton. Whenever I was at a rink with Trevor they made a point of stopping by to say hello. She was a great lady and you have many great memories of her.
RIP Joyce
Walter Rutherford and family
Very sad …thinking of you Charlotte….your Mum is at peace now….
So very sorry for your loss.
Your mom was an amazing lady.
Hugs to you all.
Dear Jack ,Wendy and family. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Nancy Hubley King
Jack and family. So very sorry to hear about your Mom. She always dropped by whenever we had a yard sale to chat for a bit. She was a beautiful lady who will be missed by many.
So sorry for your Loss , known her from church, sweetest Lady , She will be missed
Linda, Charlotte, Jack and family; So very sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce. Your mom was such a sweet lady always had time for a chat at Jacobsen’s and at Cedars bingo, but would not slow down on her boardwalk walks. Please take comfort in your many happy memories, they will help you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathies. Donna & Nick Rutherford
Charlotte and family,
Very sorry to hear about your Mom
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Darlene MacDonald
Ian MacLean
Kayla and Shaun,
Sorry, for your loss. Thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Baldev and Elizabeth Ann
Our deepest condolences to Joyce’s family. Joyce was a dear friend to our family(Murphy). She will be missed by all.
Joyce and my mom, Betty Hennick, were best of friends as young women and kept in touch when their families were young. Our family has special memories of your mom. Big hugs to you all.
Our condolences to you all . Archie and I have you in our thoughts and Prayers
Our condolences to family and friends. We are neighbors to Joyce and Beanie. They would walk past our place nearly every day, often stoping to chat about dogs and gardens. We are going to miss our friendly, kind, and fashionable friend, Joyce.
Craig & Adam Joseph-Elliott
So sorry for your loss,May your Mom rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss your mom she was such a beautiful lady in every way she always made it a point to stop and ask me how the family was doing she always looked so elegant I’m going to miss her
Very sorry for your loss. Joyce was a kind, beautiful lady.
Deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of a beautiful lady Joyce.Her smile always lit the way and her friendly way will always be remembered.Many many great memories were made working with Joyce at Jacobsons and growing up in Howie Centre.Fly high with all our other Angels .
Our sincere condolences to Linda and family.
Very saddened and shocked to hear this upsetting news. First met Joyce as a very helpful sales lady at Jacobsons.
Later on we often met walking in Membertou and during summer months on boardwalk.
Will certainly miss our chats.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Deepest sympathy 💔
Doddy Keel
Loved our chats on the boardwalk after returning to C.B. 💐💐💐💐
Jack, Wendy and family our sympathy and condolences on the loss of your Mom.
We were so sad to hear of Joyce’s passing. Condolences to Kayla and Shaun, and Linda and all of your family. Joyce was vibrant and leaves you with lots of wonderful memories. Love and hugs and prayers!!
Marlene and Sheldon 💞
Charlotte, Linda, Jack and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Your mom was a beautiful lady and know that she lives on in all of you. Take comfort in knowing she is reunited with Jack. ❤️
My deepest sympathies to Jack, Linda, Charlotte and entire family.
Joyce was always so supportive and was my ride to practices and games throughout my minor hockey days.
I am forever grateful or all she did for me.
Memories will last forever.
RIP Joyce.
Much love.
Fabian, Sherry-Lynn, Geordie, Michael and Katherine.
Linda and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
I am very sorry to learn about your mothers passing. She was a great friend!! We will miss Beanie too!
Charlotte, Jack and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I was so saddened to hear of your mothers passing. We had lots of good chats when we were out walking the dogs. She will be deeply missed.
So sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful lady. Kind and caring and a very sharp dresser! I knew her as your mom, Jackie, but she was also a fashionista at Jacobson’s – always enjoyed seeing her whenever I shopped there. Sincere condolences.
Linda, Charlotte, Jack, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you all at this difficult time.
My condolences to her family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers 😢 🙏 💔.
Jackie, Linda Rose and Charlotte,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Lots of great memories. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Heather
Thanks for reaching out. We had some great times when we we kids .my mom was very special lady but i don’t need to tell you folks that. Love you guys. Live every day. Little jack (as uncle bill called me )take care . Jackie
So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She will long be remembered by so many and missed by all of you. God bless.
Dear Charlotte and families, so very sorry to hear of your beautiful Mothers passing.
Such a lady and always so personable. I think she served everyone in Sydney at Jacobsons. Just such a beautiful kind person. So sorry for your great loss.
May she rest in peace. 💕
Jackie, Charlotte, and Linda Rose, sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. Your mother and father were wonderful people and are together again! Many fond memories from our days at the Pier Rink! Our prayers are with you!
Our condolences to the family on the loss of cousin Joyce. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Hugs
My condolences to the lovely family of this beautiful lady. Your Mom Joyce was the person you were so happy to run into, have a chat while answering her questions about what was going on in your life, how are your children. Amazing to me as I lived away she always knew something about my story and of course she would ask about it. Your Mom was a treasure to our community and will be sadly missed. Our warmest of thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Carter and Pam Chapdelaine
To Jack , Linda and Families : I was very shocked and saddened to read of Joyce’s sudden passing .Joyce was very good to my sister Shauna , actually delivered clothes to her from Jacobson’s , that’s how we met .Joyce was a pretty Lady with a lovely personality to go with her looks . I often met her walking Beanie , when going past my place as much as Beanie wanted to get home she would always pause for a quick chat . I’ll miss seeing her , So very sorry for your loss. .