Joy Lee Canada, 83, Denver, passed surrounded by family at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at her residence.

Joy was born on Nov. 7, 1941, in Hadley.

On Aug. 26, 1961, she married Donald E. “Butch” Canada, with whom she shared many years until his passing on April 25, 2007.

She is survived by her sons: Michael (Julie) Canada, Akron; and Steven (Sheri) Canada, Brownsburg; daughter: Lisa (Dennis) Miller, Frankfort; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings: Carl Singleton, Ernest Singleton, Linda Nease, Bonnie Barks, Jack Singleton, and Randy (Tracie) Singleton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Joy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Bassie Jr., Joe, and Richard; sisters: Lou, Franny, and Rheada; and very special friend: Dean Bammerlin. 

Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is handling arrangements.