They were finally blessed with two sons and that’s when Michelle began attending Treasured. Then the struggle hit even closer to home for Michelle-she and her husband dealt with years of infertility as they tried to start their own family. Eight years ago, her father battled prostate cancer.
Seventeen years ago, at just 26-years-old, Michelle’s sister was diagnosed with bone cancer. In fact, Michelle’s entire immediate and extended family all attend Saddleback Church, and Michelle and her mother serve together in the Treasured study. What makes Michelle’s family unique is not just the trials they’ve overcome, but also the way they are unified in their faith. What makes Michelle’s family unique is not just the trials they’ve overcome. It was her mother’s faith in God and a Bible study called Treasured that helped them persevere. Michelle Wood and her family have such a bond, but it’s one that has been severely tested. Please visit to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for the family.A mother’s love has the ability to create a strong connection and bond in her family. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St.
Davey Home, or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to the Canadian Cancer Society, to the F.J. Davey Home in Joyce’s short stay, and the wonderful care of the Kitatalo Finnish Rest Home staff where Joyce made her home for seven years.Ĭremation has taken place interment to follow at Sylvan Valley Cemetery with family in attendance for a private graveside service. It is a well-known fact that Joyce, along with Ted, were lifelong supporters of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Sault Greyhounds and hardly ever missed a televised game! The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care and compassion shown by the staff at the F. Family was of utmost importance to Joyce and many enjoyable years were spent at camp on McCarrel’s Lake with family and friends, and at their winter retreat in Zephyhills, FL. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Joyce was a loyal member of Emmanuel United Church: a youth group leader, church choir member, and U.C.W. Joyce is also survived by many loved and loving nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her in-laws Gladys Bayles (late Al), Kay Brodie (late Art), Alec Finlayson (late Sally) and Jack Finlayson (late Elva). Also pre-deceased by her in-laws, “Mac” Finlayson and “Jean” Becking. Predeceased by sisters, Shirley (late Tom) Woods, Dana (late Ermie) Folco, and Lois Porter. and Merrick Heaslip Roderick and Maxwell Mayer Teddy Finlayson and Jayden Legere. Mother of Carol (Rick) Heaslip, James “Jim” (Christine) Finlayson and John (Meril) Finlayson Grandma to Christopher (Lisa Poeta) Heaslip, Greg (Julie Girard) Heaslip, Jason (Allison Legere) Finlayson, Shannan (Greg) Mayer, and Jeremy Finlayson Great-Grandma to Alexia, Eddie and Lena Heaslip Elizabeth, A.J. She was predeceased by the love of her life of 66 years, Ted Finlayson, in December 2017 and married on 24 August 1951 in Sault Ste. Marie to Clifford Franklin Porter and Jane “Jennie” Albina Kenshol. Joyce Marilyn Porter was born Februin Sault Ste.
The family announces with great sadness the peaceful passing of a treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joyce (nee Porter) Finlayson, on Tuesday, Jin her 92nd year at the F.
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