Joyce Precillda Tissera
elevated AWQjc April 28, 1931 – April 19, 2025
elevated AWQjc Visitation
Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated AWQjc Funeral Service
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated AWQjc Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated AWQjc Memorial Donations
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer Society, Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated.
elevated AWQjc Obituary
elevated AWQjc Passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025.
elevated AWQjc Predeceased by her parents, Florence and Percy Martil, husband Denzil, daughter Yolande, sister Sheila and brother-in-law Arty.
elevated AWQjc Loving sister to Leena (Kingsley) and Tyronne (Loretta).
elevated AWQjc Precious mother of Rosita (Ian), Jerry (Anne), Maxie (Nalani), Bonny (Anne), Dennis (Jackie), and Deidree (Michael).
elevated AWQjc Devoted Nana of Vanessa (Tony), Amanda, Nishara (Marintha), Rochelle, Jason (Jessica), Jonathan (Stephanie), Joshua, Nigel, Talia (Corrie), and Shane.
elevated AWQjc Cherished great grandmother of Ayden, Aydria, River and Rockefeller.
elevated AWQjc Loved and missed by her many nieces and nephews.
elevated AWQjc Joyce was born in 1931 in Sri Lanka and immigrated to Canada in 1991. Amidst raising 6 children, she found time to volunteer at the local church events and fundraisers. In the evenings, Joyce taught English as a second language to adults and children for a nominal fee OR for whatever they could afford to pay or not pay at all. She maintained a home that was welcome to anyone who wanted to drop in or stay awhile with no prior reservations required. She always found a way to ensure there was enough to share with everyone, a warm meal and a restful sleep.
elevated AWQjc Joyce was religious and God fearing. She wanted us (her children) to be the best we could be, to engage and to empower others. She always was more the listener than the talker. Joyce led by example.
elevated AWQjc Words of Wisdom she tried to instill in us all:
elevated AWQjc “Don’t wait until you have enough to give…you will never have enough”
elevated AWQjc “Jealousy is a wasted emotion…. only the person who’s jealous is harmed by it”
elevated AWQjc “Don’t give expecting anything back”
elevated AWQjc “Do what’s RIGHT and leave the rest….”
elevated AWQjc The Tissera Family is thankful to the Care Teams on the 5th Floor and Recreation Staff at the Westbury, Etobicoke who not only did their jobs…but went above and beyond the call of duty and truly loved Joyce and engaged her.
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Mrs. Demello and family. Our deepest Condolences for the passing of your beautiful mother. May she rest on heavenly peace.🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathies to all of Aunty Joyce’s children Rosy Jerry, Maxie, Bonny, Dennis and Dieadrie and family.
Will always remember her memories in Kolonnawa.
Rest in peace Aunt Joyce.
Nalani and Maxie,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. Your visit a few months ago was God’s gift to all. You were able to spend some quality time with her. May her soul Rest in peace. God bless you all . Adrian and family.
Dear Adrian,
Thank you.
Indeed the recent visit became even more precious.
Your kindness and sympathy are greatly appreciated.
(On behalf of my parents)
Dear Christine & fam,
It’s been a long while….thanks so much for your thoughts and memories shared with us.
With much love and thanks from all of us here….
Dear Rosita and Ian De Mello, our deepest sympathies may eternal life grant apon her and may she rest in peace Amen – Charlotte and Ralston De Mello, their two daughters Christina and Sabrina and Grandchildren Canaan, Joel, Onella, Chrichelle and Daniel. May God bless you’ll
Dear Ralston and All your families,
Your kindness and sympathy are greatly appreciated, and will always be remembered by all our families.
Jack & Lucy
Our families thank you for being there for us in those difficult times.
Greatly appreciated
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we didn’t have the chance to know Joyce personally, we know Dennis—and the kindness, warmth, and generosity she instilled in her children clearly shines through him. It’s a beautiful reflection of the life she lived and the love she shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your beautiful message, Manpreet. We appreciate the support and concern your whole family has expressed to us.
Dennis and Jackie
Our deepest condolences to the family… may Joyce rest in the Lord forever.
She led by example and left a legacy behind her for others to follow.
Sweet rest beloved
Thank you U2……It was so…lovely to see you both at the visitation….it’s been so long…and yet….you both made it – much appreciated.
Much love your way to U2 and the Fam.
Deidree and the rest of the Tissera gang.
Sending you all love at this time of loss and sadness, especially to you, my dear friend Deidree. Fondest memories of Aunty Joyce, remembered as the gentle, silent lady, always smiling May her gentle soul Rest in peace. Avril & Family from Melbourne, Australia
Thank you for the lovely message Avril.
Deidree and the rest of us here.
We are deeply sorry for your loss of your loving Mom
Sending our Love, Thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to you and the families.
Hugs
Gillen and Joan
Thank you for your prayers and support. We will pass the message on to all our families
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dennis Jackie and family.
May your Mum’s soul rest in peace.
Love & Prayers of comfort my friends.
Fairlo & Alice
Fairlo and Alice,
Thank you for your message. We appreciate your love and prayers.
Dennis and Jackie
Our deepest condolences to the Tissera family May her loving soul RIP
Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews of the Lewis and Ferreira family
Dearest Elieen and Family,
Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated, and will always be remembered by our families.
Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane,
I am sorry for Your loss. It sounds like Your Mom lived a long full life filled with Love.
Let the Memories of Times shared together fill your hearts with Warmth. She is gone, but Never Forgotten.
Thank you for your kind sentiments, Lo. We appreciate your love and concern for our family.
Dennis, Jackie and Family
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time, Rosita.
May mum’s soul rest in peace and may God grant her eternal rest.
My deepest sympathies to you Deidre and others in the Tissera family. I have fond memories of this gracious Aunty way back in Kolonnawa. May she rest in peace!
Thank you so much Karmini, truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Deidree and my siblings.
Deepest Sympathies to Rosita, Jerry, Maxie, Bonny, Dennis, Dierdre and the rest of the Family Members.
Deepest Sympathies to Rosita, Jerry, Maxie, Bonny, Dennis, Dierdre and the rest of the Family Members. RIP Aunty Joyce
Thank you very much Geraldine and family.
With much love and blessings to you and your family from the Tissera family.
Just Aunty Joyce, that’s how I used to address her. Yes, a great listner never judged anyone, a great example. My deepest Sympathies to
her loved ones.💟Eternal Rest Tov Her Soul.
Gonna miss you A. Joycy. You are now in a Place where words mean nothing and hearts can be ready. Love You
Thank you so much!!!!!
Love from all her children back at ya.
Dearest Lanie & Children,
Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated and will be remembered by our families.
Dearest Honorine and family. Your kindness and sympathy is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered by our families.
Our Deepest condolences
To all the Family
Lueline & Adrian,
Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated, and will always be remembered by our families.
Dear family of Aunty Joyce
Please accept my deepl sympathi and prayer .Am sisiter Sisirani who knew daunty Joyce in Kolonnawa in Sri Lanka.
I thank God for her dedicated life. May God our Father receive her in to her éternel rest.
Sending m’y prayers and loving greetings to all of you whom i have know in Sri Lanka.
May you be strengthen by the power and Spirit of the rien Christ.
God blée you. Sr Sisirani.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, D. Sending you lots of love and hugs. May her kind soul rest in peace 🙏🏼
Love,
Hema, Veyniesha, Atmikhaa and Amrithaa
Thank you Hema and beautiful girls.
See you soon…M&D
Dear Deidree and Michael
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the death of your beloved mother
May your Mum’s soul rest in eternal Bliss
May our Lord give you the strength to bear the loss
Rest in peace Mum
Love
Loy and Agnela Rebello
London England
Oh my….thank you for the sweet message and thoughtfulness for the U.K…..WOW….. It’s amazing how in these times every word means SO…MUCH!!!
Much love to you both and your beautiful girls…M&D
Thank you very much for remembering our mum dearly. Appreciate the kind words.
All of her Children with much Love to you!
Thank you very much for remembering our mum dearly. Appreciate the kind words Sister.
All of her Children with much Love to you!
Dearest Rosie and family
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Aunty Joyce was my Godmother and the little I remember of her, I can endorse the Eulogy written about her above. May she RIP and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her and the amazing upbringing she gave all of you – LEADING BY EXAMPLE. May God Bless you all
Thanks very much Sister.
Love to you from all of the Tisseras
Was very saddened to hear of Aunty Joyce’s passing-I remember her as a very kind and loving human being with a soft voice and a beautiful smile.
May her blessed soul rest in eternal peace 🙏.
Thank you Rodney for thinking of us at this time…..
Much love 💗 from all of us here.
Dear Rosy
So sad to hear the passing of your Mum
May the Risen Lord Bless. her soul.
With love
Dearest Ranjini,
Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated, and will be greatly appreciated by our family
Dear Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane, our sincere condolences for your very sad loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thank you for your message, Margaret and Eric. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane.
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
The Hayes Family
Thanks very much for being present to celebrate our mum’s send-off to eternity along with us.
Love and Blessings your way from all of us.
Dennis,Jackie,Talia and Shane,
We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, and offer our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories in the days to come.
Thank you for thinking of us and praying for us at this time. We appreciate your kindness, Sue and Dave. Indeed we will cherish the wonderful memories of mom.
Jerry (Anne)
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your mom RIP.
Love,
Clifford and Shereen.
To Deidree and Michael along with all of Mrs. Tissera”s children and family I would like to tell you my deepest sympathy of her passing. There is no one like a mom in our lives no matter how old we get and how old our mom gets as the bond is extra special. I wish you happy memories of her with all of her love. Big extra hugs to you all. I wish I could be there to give them , unfortunately it isn’t possible. So sorry.
Merci Margaret!
Appreciate your thoughtfulness at this special time for us. I never expected you to make the trek from Châteauguay with all the new grand children etc. in your life. We shall miss your hugs though in person but accept your virtual hugs for now.
Love M&D and the rest of the Tissera fam
Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of our beloved aunt Joyce. Her life was a living link to our history, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time and may her soul rest in peace.
With heartfelt condolences,
Stanley Wilfred Tissera and Mary Abesiriwardane’s children:
Sunil, Felix, Ayarin, Doreen, Perlin, Roma and Matilda and their families.
Dear Deirdre my deepest condolences dear Deidre on the loss of your dearest Mum I pray God give you the strength to go through lifes journey remembering her in prayer I am happy to write these few lines to you God bless you and all family members Love to you Florence g
Thank you for your thoughtfulness Florence.
Thanks so much for your support and lovely words.
From all of us here.
To A.Joyce ,Nana.
You may have passed on.
but your memories would always live on with us.
Thank you for your love and care when our Dad passed.
wherever you are we know you are in a better place. May your soul rest peacefully and in eternal peace 🙏🏽
Dear Jessie & brothers,
Thank you so much for all your love and kindness throughout the years…..Mother loved you all very much!!!! Thank you for the beautiful flowers sent through Raj – Mama did like flowers 🌺.
Love you guys……
We want to express our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
As a child, I have fond memories of Aunty Joyce’s kindness, her gentle ways, and her ever-smiling eyes. She truly made a lasting impression on all who knew her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send lots of love to all of you as you go through this time of sadness and loss. With heartfelt sympathy, Radiance and the family of Joe de Mello.
We want to convey our heart felt condolences and love to all the family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, may her beautiful soul rest in peace.Gods blessings to you all.
Thanks for the lovely message and for remembering our mum. We appreciate you all and your thoughtfulness.
Much love to you all from all of us.
Thank you Radiance and the rest for sharing your thoughts with us.
Much love and blessing your way…….
From all of us.
My Deepest Sympathies to Rosita and family
To my dear friend Nishara, my deepest condolences to you and your family in this trying time. I saw and felt the love you received, and hearing you share beautiful stories of your grandmother left such a wonderful message as to the good life she lived. I pray God’s strength and consolation at this time. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
Hey Oluchi,
Thank you for your beautiful message and prayers. I’m glad I could share some of the special memories of my Nana with you. Your support and kindness are such a comfort.
Much love,
Nishara
Thanks Rebecca, Brian and family
Your prayers and condolences are much appreciated by all here at these difficult times
Dear Deirdre,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. May you find comfort in remembering all the shared moments you spent with her.
Thank you so much for thinking of us during this special time….You have gone through this all snd understand it….
Much thanks and love your way…M&D and the Tissera Fam
Dear Deirdre and Michael
Please accept our sympathy at the passing of your beloved Mum
May the Lord give her eternal Bliss
May the Lord give you and the family the strength to bear this loss
Rest in Peace
Love
Loy and Agnela
London, England
Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of Aunty Joyce.May you all find comfort in remembering all the shared moments you spent with her.
Thanks to you both Cameron and Dhalia.
Much love and blessings your way from all of us.
Dear Deidree,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and love to you and all the family members.