Joan Catherine Zys
elevated xwYOn December 16, 1936 – August 5, 2023
elevated xwYOn Visitation
Thursday August 10, 2023 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
elevated xwYOn Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated xwYOn Interment (Section 22)
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated xwYOn Reception (within the Funeral Home)
Following the Interment
elevated xwYOn Obituary
elevated xwYOn It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Catherin Zys nee Duda, on Saturday August 5, 2023 in Newmarket. Wife to the late Joseph Theodore (Ted) Zys. Daughter of the late Catherine and Joseph Duda. Loving sister to Don Duda (Elaine), Wallace Duda (Judy Deceased) and Carol Duda (deceased). Deeply loved mother to Elizabeth Zys, Carol Ferguson (Bob), and the late Mary Zys. Cherished Nana of grandsons Joey, Billy, and Jon Ferguson.
elevated xwYOn We would like to thank all the staff at Kingsway for providing a supportive, engaging second home. A special thanks to PSW Wanda. Much gratitude and appreciation to the MACU STAFF of Southlake Hospital who facilitated her very peaceful passing.
elevated xwYOn If you would like to make a donation in Joan’s memory, please consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the MS Society.
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We will miss Joan. She was always upbeat, happy to share books that she had read. I had many pleasant visits and conversations with her. She was a very lovely lady.
Joan was a lovely sister-in-law. Loved the books she recommended. I have beautiful memories of her and Ted.
She is in heaven with Ted. God bless.
My condolences to Carol and Elizabeth. Love, cousin Kenny.
We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. Her passing is a great loss for everyone in the family. If you need anything, please let us know.
Rest in peace dear Joan. Will miss you and all the good times we enjoyed . My prayers and thoughts are with you Carol and Elizabeth . 🕊️
Wanda:
My mom was so lucky to have you as a PSW and a friend. She talked constantly about the interaction that the two of you had. You really made her blossom and get involved. I remember the first couple weeks when you were always encouraging her to settle in and meet people. Your laughter and jokes brought her much joy.
It was very comforting to know That the two of you got along so well. And I can’t thank you enough for being there at the very end.
Her loving daughter, Liz.
I WILL MISS MY DAMN SIS FOREVER. SHE WAS ALWAYS
ON THE PLUS SIDE WITH NEVER A BAD WORD OR THOUGHT.
SHE MUST HAVE MISSED HER TED OVER THE YEARS. I WILL
KEEP HER IN MY THOUGHTS AND SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR
FOR HER.
Dear Liz,
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have so many fond memories of spending time chatting with your mom when I spent time with you at the house. Your mom was always so welcoming. I remember her sense of humour, the joy and she took in her wonderful rose garden, and the wonderful knitting projects she was always working on. You and Carol are in my thoughts.