Joyce Burton passed away at the age of 71 from cancer of the tongue and uterus. The cancer claimed her quickly, only months after being diagnosed. She was one of two children born in Calgary to Elsie (nee Ferster) and Richard Burton. She was a world traveller who lived in Edmonton working in the field of office administration. A very private person, with a big heart, she loved to garden, play golf, bowling and tracing her family tree. She gave of herself to help out individuals in need and nonprofit charities and will be missed. By her request, there is no funeral.