Passed away peacefully at Allen Bryant Rest Home, Hokitika, surrounded by her loving family on February 6, 2025, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Kevin, deeply loved mum and mother-in-law of Graham & Elspeth, Michael & Roxanne, and Marie & Mark Keenan, cherished Nana and Granny of Neville, and Phillip; Kate, and Colin; Logan, Connor, and Brydie, loved great granny of Adam, loved sister and sister-in-law of Avis & the late Albert Fairhall, and Peter & Shirley Almond, loved member of the Sweetman family, a loved aunty, cousin and a loyal, treasured friend of many.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff of Allen Bryant Rest Home and Grey Hospital for their genuine care and support with special thanks to Dr Anna Dyzel, Westland Medical Centre and the District Nurses. Messages to 194 Rolleston Street, Hokitika 7810. In accordance with Joyce’s wishes a private family service has been held and Joyce laid to rest at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.

Joyce Sweetman (nee Barrow)
February 6, 2025
Deepest Sympathy. Enjoyed catch up with Joyce again through Probus.
Deepest sympathy you all on loosing a much loved mum
Sympathy to all your family, take care. Regards Rex & Anthea
To Marie, Mark and Brydie. Sending my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your Mum, Mother in law and Nana.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of dear Joyce sich a loved member
of your family
I did enjoy my visits to her and Kevin A beautiful brave lady Rest in Peace Joyce and Rise in Glory
So sorry to hear of your loss – thinking of you all.
Thinking of you all at this time 💕
So sorry to read this. Joyce was such a lovely person.
Deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time.