In memory of

Joyce Wan-Man Kan (簡梁藴文)

July 13, 1952 -  July 24, 2020

Joyce Kan, devoted wife of the late James Kan, and loving mother and grandmother, passed away on the morning of July 24, 2020, after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer, just a few days after her 68th birthday. She was at peace in her final hours, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, where she was a nurse for many years, with her daughter Jocelyn by her side. She is lovingly remembered by Jocelyn, her son Joseph, and their families.

Her life will be celebrated at York Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, ON (416-221-3404) on Friday, July 31 at 10 am. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to invited guests only. Face masks and coverings are required.

The service will also be livestreamed for public viewing on Friday, July 31 starting at 9:45 am. There is no attendance limit for the livestream. The link to the webcast will appear at the top of this webpage at that time.

Joyce Wan-Man Kan (née Leung) was born in Hong Kong on July 13, 1952 to mother Virginia Fung, an educated administrative assistant and father YC Leung, a businessman in the lumber industry. She went to school at Diocesan Girl’s School and graduated in 1970. She was baptized at Evangelical Free Church in Kowloon. After working a few years at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, she moved to Winnipeg in 1976, to be near her siblings in North America. It was in Winnipeg where she met James Kan, an architect. They got married in the summer of 1978, and soon moved to Edmonton. In 1979, Joseph, the first of two children, was born. In 1982, they gave birth to Jocelyn.

After working at the Charles Camsell Hospital for several years, she transferred over to the Royal Alexandra Hospital. She worked in the emergency department, and was known for being hard working and diligent. Later on, her daughter would actually become an ER nurse as well, working in the very same department.

In the summer of 2005, Joyce and her husband moved to Toronto, to be closer to her son and to enjoy retirement life. During these years, Mom was very devoted to her church- North York Chinese Baptist- serving in different fellowship groups and being part of many ministries- including choir and seniors outreach. She was a gifted artist too, and took up painting. James passed away in 2009.

In the summer of 2019, she celebrated her son’s wedding, and then made the long-planned move back to Edmonton to be closer to Jocelyn and the grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her son Joseph (Brianna), her daughter Jocelyn (Tim), her two grandchildren Micah and Madeleine, sister Winnie (Richard), and brother Antonio (Hedy).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation: royalalex.org

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Grace Chiu (Friend and Sister in Christ)

Entered July 28, 2020 from Hong Kong

She will forever be remembered as a kind, caring and nurturing friend, a dearest sister in Christ whom I miss.

My condolences to the family. Know that she is now resting in peace with our Lord Jesus.

Henrietta Chan (High School classmate and church friend)

Entered July 28, 2020 from Toronto

I have known Joyce since 1969, since the DGS days. Most of our good times were at the North York Chinese Baptist Church in the last 14 years. She had a lot of strength and determination after the passing of James and she served the Lord in many capacities including the church choir. I remember that she had the brightest smile at every Sunday choir service.
May the Lord provide peace and comfort to her family during this very difficult time. Joyce will always be remembered as a very kind, caring and gentle lady.

Mavis Watt Leong (School mate of DGS Junior & High School, OEH Nursing School)

Entered July 28, 2020 from Toronto

Praise and thanks be to God that you are in His glorious and loving presence.

Winnie and Richard Tseng (Sister and brother-in-law)

Entered July 28, 2020 from Dayton, Ohio

May you find comfort and refuge in Christ Jesus. He will give you and us peace in time of loss. We will miss Joyce, my sister.

Joseph & Selina Fung (1st cousin)

Entered July 29, 2020 from Sydney Australia

When Joyce was young living in Hong Kong, she was so tiny, shy and quiet. Many years later when we met up again in Toronto, it took me by surprise that she was no longer the little girl I've known. She was strong, capable, generous, considerate and her petite past could not have me to predict her to become a nurse, let alone one working in emergency ward. Her eyes sparkled when she talked about Joseph's drawings and her excitement narrating her grand children was infectious. She got up early in the morning to make congee for us after our long flight from Australia, insisting that's the remedial breakfast we required. A cousin sadly missed but always remembered in our hearts. Our heartfelt condolences to her children and families.

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