Joyce John

Joyce D. John, 81, of Pennsburg  PA and formerly of Canarsie Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at LifeQuest Nursing Center.

Born on September 18, 1943, in Antigua, she was a daughter of the late CJT and Edna B. (Sago) Anderson.

Following her graduation from Ampha Academy in Kingston, Jamaica, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Notley Hospital in Essex, England.

Upon becoming a Registered Nurse, Joyce began her career--of over forty years--as a Labor and Delivery Nurse in England. She continued in Labor and Delivery when she moved to Brooklyn, New York, working at Maimonides Medical Center. She later moved to cardiac care nursing, specifically working with patients who received open-heart surgery, which she found fulfilling until her retirement in January 2010.

Outside of work, she found great joy in knitting, visiting casinos, traveling, music, dancing, and cooking. She also loved bowling—she belonged to a league while living in Brooklyn. In recent years, she took great pleasure in spending time with family in the Outer Banks, especially during Christmas.

She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Perish in Pennsburg, as well as St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years: Edwin C John, who passed away in September 2010; and a sister: Carol Anderson in 2023.

Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her son: Edward C. John; sisters: Evadne Anderson, Rosmond Squirwell, Rosalie Blair, and Patricia Anderson; brother: Arthur Anderson; four grandchildren: Christopher C. John, Alexandria John, Denise D. Hernandez, and Kaylise D. John; four great-grandchildren: Christian C. John, Ayden John, Kinley Griffin, and Kha’leyah Smith. She is also survived by two nieces: Ashanta and Stephanie; a nephew: Kwesi; a great-nephew: Anderson; and three great-nieces: Olivia, Cierra, and Talya; as well as many cousins and loving friends.

Joyce was the embodiment of her name: A generous and joyful soul who loved and welcomed all.

Funeral services and interment will take place in Brooklyn, New York, at a future date.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.