Joyce Precillda Tissera
elevated bzRty April 28, 1931 – April 19, 2025
elevated bzRty Visitation
Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated bzRty Funeral Service
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated bzRty Interment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated bzRty Memorial Donations
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer Society, Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated.
elevated bzRty Obituary
elevated bzRty Passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025.
elevated bzRty Predeceased by her parents, Florence and Percy Martil, husband Denzil, daughter Yolande, sister Sheila and brother-in-law Arty.
elevated bzRty Loving sister to Leena (Kingsley) and Tyronne (Loretta).
elevated bzRty Precious mother of Rosita (Ian), Jerry (Anne), Maxie (Nalani), Bonny (Anne), Dennis (Jackie), and Deidree (Michael).
elevated bzRty Devoted Nana of Vanessa (Tony), Amanda, Nishara (Marintha), Rochelle, Jason (Jessica), Jonathan (Stephanie), Joshua, Nigel, Talia (Corrie), and Shane.
elevated bzRty Cherished great grandmother of Ayden, Aydria, River and Rockefeller.
elevated bzRty Loved and missed by her many nieces and nephews.
elevated bzRty Joyce was born in 1931 in Sri Lanka and immigrated to Canada in 1991. Amidst raising 6 children, she found time to volunteer at the local church events and fundraisers. In the evenings, Joyce taught English as a second language to adults and children for a nominal fee OR for whatever they could afford to pay or not pay at all. She maintained a home that was welcome to anyone who wanted to drop in or stay awhile with no prior reservations required. She always found a way to ensure there was enough to share with everyone, a warm meal and a restful sleep.
elevated bzRty Joyce was religious and God fearing. She wanted us (her children) to be the best we could be, to engage and to empower others. She always was more the listener than the talker. Joyce led by example.
elevated bzRty Words of Wisdom she tried to instill in us all:
elevated bzRty “Don’t wait until you have enough to give…you will never have enough”
elevated bzRty “Jealousy is a wasted emotion…. only the person who’s jealous is harmed by it”
elevated bzRty “Don’t give expecting anything back”
elevated bzRty “Do what’s RIGHT and leave the rest….”
elevated bzRty The Tissera Family is thankful to the Care Teams on the 5th Floor and Recreation Staff at the Westbury, Etobicoke who not only did their jobs…but went above and beyond the call of duty and truly loved Joyce and engaged her.
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Mrs. Demello and family. Our deepest Condolences for the passing of your beautiful mother. May she rest on heavenly peace.🙏🙏
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we didn’t have the chance to know Joyce personally, we know Dennis—and the kindness, warmth, and generosity she instilled in her children clearly shines through him. It’s a beautiful reflection of the life she lived and the love she shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your beautiful message, Manpreet. We appreciate the support and concern your whole family has expressed to us.
Dennis and Jackie
Sending you all love at this time of loss and sadness, especially to you, my dear friend Deidree. Fondest memories of Aunty Joyce, remembered as the gentle, silent lady, always smiling May her gentle soul Rest in peace. Avril & Family from Melbourne, Australia
Thank you for the lovely message Avril.
Deidree and the rest of us here.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dennis Jackie and family.
May your Mum’s soul rest in peace.
Love & Prayers of comfort my friends.
Fairlo & Alice
Fairlo and Alice,
Thank you for your message. We appreciate your love and prayers.
Dennis and Jackie
Our deepest condolences to the Tissera family May her loving soul RIP
Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews of the Lewis and Ferreira family
Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane,
I am sorry for Your loss. It sounds like Your Mom lived a long full life filled with Love.
Let the Memories of Times shared together fill your hearts with Warmth. She is gone, but Never Forgotten.
Thank you for your kind sentiments, Lo. We appreciate your love and concern for our family.
Dennis, Jackie and Family
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time, Rosita.
May mum’s soul rest in peace and may God grant her eternal rest.
My deepest sympathies to you Deidre and others in the Tissera family. I have fond memories of this gracious Aunty way back in Kolonnawa. May she rest in peace!
Thank you so much Karmini, truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Deidree and my siblings.
Just Aunty Joyce, that’s how I used to address her. Yes, a great listner never judged anyone, a great example. My deepest Sympathies to
her loved ones.💟Eternal Rest Tov Her Soul.
Gonna miss you A. Joycy. You are now in a Place where words mean nothing and hearts can be ready. Love You
Thank you so much!!!!!
Love from all her children back at ya.
Our Deepest condolences
To all the Family
Dear family of Aunty Joyce
Please accept my deepl sympathi and prayer .Am sisiter Sisirani who knew daunty Joyce in Kolonnawa in Sri Lanka.
I thank God for her dedicated life. May God our Father receive her in to her éternel rest.
Sending m’y prayers and loving greetings to all of you whom i have know in Sri Lanka.
May you be strengthen by the power and Spirit of the rien Christ.
God blée you. Sr Sisirani.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, D. Sending you lots of love and hugs. May her kind soul rest in peace 🙏🏼
Love,
Hema, Veyniesha, Atmikhaa and Amrithaa
Thank you Hema and beautiful girls.
See you soon…M&D
Thank you very much for remembering our mum dearly. Appreciate the kind words.
All of her Children with much Love to you!
Thank you very much for remembering our mum dearly. Appreciate the kind words Sister.
All of her Children with much Love to you!
Dearest Rosie and family
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Aunty Joyce was my Godmother and the little I remember of her, I can endorse the Eulogy written about her above. May she RIP and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her and the amazing upbringing she gave all of you – LEADING BY EXAMPLE. May God Bless you all
Thanks very much Sister.
Love to you from all of the Tisseras
Was very saddened to hear of Aunty Joyce’s passing-I remember her as a very kind and loving human being with a soft voice and a beautiful smile.
May her blessed soul rest in eternal peace 🙏.
Dear Rosy
So sad to hear the passing of your Mum
May the Risen Lord Bless. her soul.
With love
Dear Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane, our sincere condolences for your very sad loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thank you for your message, Margaret and Eric. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dennis, Jackie, Talia and Shane.
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
The Hayes Family
Jerry (Anne)
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your mom RIP.
Love,
Clifford and Shereen.
To Deidree and Michael along with all of Mrs. Tissera”s children and family I would like to tell you my deepest sympathy of her passing. There is no one like a mom in our lives no matter how old we get and how old our mom gets as the bond is extra special. I wish you happy memories of her with all of her love. Big extra hugs to you all. I wish I could be there to give them , unfortunately it isn’t possible. So sorry.
Merci Margaret!
Appreciate your thoughtfulness at this special time for us. I never expected you to make the trek from Châteauguay with all the new grand children etc. in your life. We shall miss your hugs though in person but accept your virtual hugs for now.
Love M&D and the rest of the Tissera fam
Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of our beloved aunt Joyce. Her life was a living link to our history, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time and may her soul rest in peace.
With heartfelt condolences,
Stanley Wilfred Tissera and Mary Abesiriwardane’s children:
Sunil, Felix, Ayarin, Doreen, Perlin, Roma and Matilda and their families.
Dear Deirdre my deepest condolences dear Deidre on the loss of your dearest Mum I pray God give you the strength to go through lifes journey remembering her in prayer I am happy to write these few lines to you God bless you and all family members Love to you Florence g