Date of death: February 3, 2022
Funeral will take place on February 6, 2022 at 1:30 pm at The United Hebrew Memorial Chapel of Hamilton, 28 Ewen Road. Live stream link here: https://mgxproductions.com/stream/JoyceDain/
Interment will be at the Temple Anshe Sholom Cemetery, 427 Limeridge Road East, Hamilton
Full Covid-19 protocols will be in effect as follows: In an effort to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Chapel will accommodate seating for 80 people, providing safe distancing. ONLY THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN DOUBLE VACCINATED WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE CHAPEL. Proof of Ontario certificate and Identification WILL be requested.
At the cemetery, we will be limited to a maximum of 100 persons (including Clergy) for the safety of mourners, funeral home and cemetery staff.
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Joyce Dain (Fines) On Thursday February 3, 2022 in Hamilton, Joyce Dain at the age of 88 years, passed peacefully with her son at her side. Survived by her loving husband Irving of 65 years, mother of Steven and the late Robert Dain (Cathy), sister Eleanor Offentier, and proud grandmother of Michael, Adam and Aaron. Inspired by her father the late Dr. Simon Fines, she graduated from Nursing at the University of Toronto in 1956. She was active volunteer at Temple Anshe Sholom, where she had many roles in the sisterhood and most recently was in charge arranging speakers for the Sunday morning breakfast club. She was an avid Tennis player and hiker of the Bruce Trail into to her 70’s, water colour artist, enjoyed boating, fishing, mahjong, and bridge. She enjoyed extensive travel with both her family and friends, and took multiple cruises with her husband Irv into her 80’s. Funeral arrangements located at www.uhmc.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honour to Temple Anshe Shalom, Hamilton, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Bruce Trail Association or a charity of your choice.
I just heard from past colleagues at a retirees lunch that Joyce passed away. I kept in touch with Joyce and Irv after he retired from HPH in 1997. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Irv and his son Steven on their loss. I always enjoyed talking with Joyce on the phone.
My heartfelt condolences to Irving and the family.
May here memory be a blessing to those who knew and loved her.
Dear Irv and Family,
We are sorry to read that Joyce has passed. She was a force who gave her energy and time to many friends and activities. Our deep condolences. She will be missed and remembered fondly.
Simone and Ed
Our condolences to Irv and family. Joyce was a force who gave her time and energy to many causes and friends. We will always remember her.
Simone and Ed
Dear Drs. Irv and Steven Dain and grandchildren, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife, mother and bubbi. I have very fond memories of the time I spent with your family at the CNE, on your boat (the beautiful picnic meals Joyce prepared to have after boating), and as a guest in your home. The world won’t be the same without Joyce here. She was a giving and kind individual. I hope that all your wonderful memories of Joyce and the passing of time will ease the pain of her loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed speaking with Joyce. She was curious, clever, and insightful. My deepest condolences.
My heartfelt condolences to the Dain Family on the loss of their wonderful mother and grandmother. Joyce was an amazing woman, and gave unstintingly of her time and talents and energy to so many causes and projects. She was one of the early members of the Hamilton Jewish Genealogical Society and a Board member for many years, regularly attending meetings, even in the middle of winter. She will be missed by all who knew her. May her memory be for a blessing.
My condolences to the family. I remember Joyce fondly from our days as nursing students at UofT.
My most sincerest condolences to the Dain and Offentier Families on the passing of their beloved Joyce.
May her memory be of a blessing. Wishing all long life.
Jean
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved wife,mother grandmother and sister. My sincere condolences to the family.
Karen Beer
Condolences to Irv and the entire Dain family. Special sympathy to Ele on the loss of her dear sister, Joyce.
To Irv and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing.
Esther and Stan Simpson
I was surprised and saddened to learn of Joyce’s passing. Joyce gave of her time & knowledge to so many in Hamilton. We will grieve with you. My condolences to Joyce’s family.and close friends. May her memory be a blessing.
We offer our sincere condolences to all the family on the recent loss of your beloved Joyce. I really enjoyed her sense of humour. May fond memories of her live on in your hearts and minds, and comfort you.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Joyce’s
passing. She will always be remembered as a kind and loving friend. To the family I send my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
We are so sad to learn of Joyce’s passing. Our condolences go out to her whole family. May her memory be for a blessing.
Our deepest sympathies to Irving, Steven, Michael Adam and Aaron. The word “involved” is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Joyce. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Irving,Steven and family.
We will miss Joyce’s presence at JNF telethons and events.
To the Dains family ; l have no words to express the sad news about joyce as she was good friends with my mother sharyn gunter for a long time ! My condolences to the family and on behalf of the Gunter s famiily ; may she finally rest in peace and cherish her good memories in her life !
Arthur gunter, daughters kerry & Yael .
I was devastated to learn of the passing of my friend Joyce. She was a unique,talented,curious to learn and determined person. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to her much loved family
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Much sadness at the passing of my “other mother”
Condolences to Irv, Steven and the rest of the family.