Joyce Watts

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Watts on March 22, 2025, at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB.

Joyce was a woman of strength and independence who built a lasting legacy in her community. She purchased the "Lazy Daisy Inn" (Plumas Café) in 1976, a beloved gathering place, and later the Plumas Cash and Carry Store in 1984. She was known for her hard work, humor, and generosity.

Joyce loved to travel, with memorable trips to England, Nashville, Hawaii, and many other places, including family camping adventures across Canada. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with a no-nonsense attitude, always putting her family first.

She is survived by her brother Bert Farmer, sister Iris Ritchot, children Randy (Denise), Ernie, Laurie, Kenny (Hanna), Sharon Dekoning (Leon), and Susan Wallace (Charlie), grandchildren Tyrell (Lexi), Kynda (Phillip), Jenness, Jevon, Amanda (Ryley), Kyle, Ashton (Ashton), Dayle (Peter), Andrew (Presley), Shayna (Stratton), Anthony, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her loving parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Plumas Hall. Please join us for a casual gathering in celebration of Joyce's life. We encourage the sharing of stories of Joyce. A lunch will follow the service.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Village View Lodge, Plumas, MB.