Obituary of Mrs. Joyce Gananathan

Joyce Selvamalar Gananathan (née Casinader), passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 17, 2020 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of 58 years to Nathan “Juty” (1927-2014). Loving mother of Randy and Michelle, Gina and Skandha, Savitri and Ravi, Romona and Zeenat. Precious grandmother of Richard, Gigi and Alaister, Dru and Ruby, Dimitri, Dinusha, Lochana, Ravin, Andrew, Nadya, Shari and great-grandmother to Daziya, Dynizty, Daytez, Dezeraux, and Daxzon. Joyce was born in Batticaloa, Ceylon on May 16, 1928 to Robert and Muriel Casinader and was a devoted sister to Terrance (1925-1990), Carlyle (1930-2015), Irene, and Rex. She dedicated her life to caring for others as a teacher, raising her family that she was so proud of, and as an avid member the Anglican Church. A long-time resident of Shepherd Village, she was known for her kindness and compassion, and will be missed by family and friends in Canada, Sri Lanka and around the world. A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Church of the Incarnation, 15 Clairtrell Road, Toronto, with reception to follow. Interment at St. John’s Norway Cemetery. Ogden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences or memories can be shared at: https://www.ogdenfuneralhome.com/services/