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Joy Reilly

Joy Reilly

June 21, 2019

Joy Reilly
Joy Elizabeth Reilly (nee Fairbarn), of Mount Forest, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 21st, 2019 in her 68th year. Beloved partner and best friend for 19 years of the late Allan Lapping. Loving mother of Shawn Reilly and his wife Nuala, and Amber and her husband Greg Sellen. Cherished grandmother of Liam, Keisha, Aislinn, Kathryn, Shawn-Michael and Makayla. Dear sister of Faye Lepage and Marsha Lacey. Joy will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Joy was a volunteer driver with VON for many years. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Mount Forest Community Pantry would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. We Love You to the Moon and Back.

Condolences

Dear Family Joy was also a volunteer driver for Bruce Grey Child and Family Services and we very much appreciate the kind person she was to all of the children she drove from place to place for us. Our most sincere condolences from the staff and her friends at BGCFS Alma DeVries Volunteer Services Worker

— Alma DeVries, June 26, 2019

It's been a JOY and an honor to be your best friend for 15 years. I'm not sure what I will do without you. We have shared so much over the years, our hopes, dreams, secrets and how we would always be there when one of us needed to 'vent'. But laughter always, especially when Al was around. I will miss your sound reason, guidance, patience, and love. The way you would light up when talking about Amber and Shawn, all the grandchildren, but Mostly Makayla and her every new achievement from the very day she was born, oh how you loved babysitting! Over the years we must have spent hours showing each other our granddaughters pictures. After losing my Mother 2 months ago you were there to hold me while I sobbed, who do I go to now? I miss you truly beyond words, Goodbye Joy my love.

— lesley young, June 24, 2019

I will miss you (to the moon and back). You taught me to always strive to be better, no matter the hand you are dealt. My heart goes with you. There are so many things we wish we had said in life that now must remain unspoken. In your final text to me you said that you were proud of me for finishing my university diploma. We were just going to text you that our youngest just graduated Highschool when we heard the news. You would be proud of your grandkids too. What I wish I had said... is that we are proud of you too.

— Shawn Reilly, June 23, 2019

Photo Album

It's been 36 years since we met and I heard you just thought I was the cutest little thing ;). From then on you taught me love and compassion. You taught me kindness and strength. You have always been my go to person to talk things through with because yo
It's been 36 years since we met and I heard you just thought I was the cutest little thing ;). From then on you taught me love and compassion. You taught me kindness and strength. You have always been my go to person to talk things through with because yo
Marsh and Elizabeth Fairbairn with sisters Joy, Marsha and Faye - Unknown
Marsh and Elizabeth Fairbairn with sisters Joy, Marsha and Faye - Unknown
Mom with Amber and Shawn. Beautiful day, - 2011
Mom with Amber and Shawn. Beautiful day, - 2011




Contact Info

294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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