Mrs. Joyce Cunningham, age 88 years, resident of Atikokan passed away peacefully with her loving son and daughter-in-law by her side on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in the Atikokan General Hospital. Joyce was born on July 19, 1928 in Port Arthur, On. She was a longtime resident of Atikokan with her husband Harold. Joyce was an avid gardener, loved to fish, knit, crochet as well as feeding the Whiskey Jacks, which would often be found on her window ledge. Joyce especially enjoyed playing cribbage with her son, and is now enjoying a game or two with Nan. Joyce was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Atikokan. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 71 years Harold of Hogarth Riverview Manor, her children; Bruce (Nancy) of Thunder Bay, Laurene (Don) Grimm of Foremost, AB, Larry (Beverly) of Thunder Bay, Kenneth of Vancouver, BC, Allan (Pamela) of Peachland, BC and Glenna (Orvil) Dolph of Thunder Bay. She is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her mother Erie Hann, youngest son Wayne Cunningham, grandson Darren Dolph, brother Ted Rumelhart and sister Rena Atkinson. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of the doctors, nurses, staff and paramedics of the AGH who showed great care and compassion. Mom thought you were truly special and wonderful people. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, Atikokan with Rev. David Baxter officiating. Interment will take place at Mountainview Cemetery, Thunder Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Atikokan General Hospital would be greatly appreciated.