Eleanor Joyce (Joyce) GILBERTSON

12th March 1929 - 3rd May 2025
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First Presbyterian Church
155 Tay Street
Invercargill
Friday 9 May 2025, 11:00AM
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GILBERTSON, Eleanor Joyce.

Joyce passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, on 3 May, 2025 aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Alan Gilbertson and loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Noel (Adelaide), Barry and Helena (Melbourne), Peter and Lyn (Christchurch), Morris and Kyra, Ken and Sarah (Perth), and Jacqui and the late Derek. Loved sister of Barbara (Nelson) and the late Jon. She will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey, Kelly, Emma, Anthony, Ryan, Sam, Tom, Jared and great-grandchildren Kayleigh, Yasmin, Frankie, Ashton, Deklan, Molly, Evie, Madeleine and Nana Joyce to extended family. A service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday 9 May at 11:00am followed by a cuppa in Stobo Hall before a private ceremony at Southland Crematorium. Special thanks to the medical team and nursing staff at Southland Hospital, St John Ambulance and Access caregivers. Forever in our hearts. Messages to 20 Albert Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810, or to Joyce's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

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Peter and family please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your mother. 💔 Trish Murray
Trish Murray , Invercargill

Joyce was bright company at many Chamber Music concerts and local choral performances. Her recall and the 'background stories' she shared of past concerts and wonderful travel experiences were always added entertainment.
I greatly admired her.
With Sympathy to all her family.
From Lesley Stoneman
Lesley Stoneman, Invercargill
I was one of Joyce's caregivers. She was a fiercely Independent Lady!!. I was able to help with a couple of small jobs lately when her breathing got bad. It's been a pleasure to help out. Sympathy and thinking of you all.
Pauline Jenkins , Invercargill
Condolences on your loss. May your precious memories give you comfort at this time. Joyce was always thoughtful & caring. She will be missed from your lives but how wonderful that she had such a big extended family to love who will never forget her.
Charmaine & Martin, Brisbane