Joyce Adella Rowe, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Hanover and District Hospital, on Friday, January 13, 2012.  She was 76.

Born in Hanover, daughter of the late Emil and Gladys (Peffer) Reder.  Joyce was employed with McVeen Lodge as a Health Care Aid in Hanover until retiring.

Survived by children Darlene (Tom) Kovacs of Hanover, Brenda (Ed) Matheson, of RR#1 Durham, Richard Bender (Betty MacDonald) of Bruce Mines, Maryann (Irwin) Geiger of Listowel, Bernie Bender of Owen Sound, grandchildren Jon, Matt, Laura, Derek, Cynthia, Cory and Brandon. Predeceased by her husband Howard Rowe.

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 10 am until time of a Funeral Service at 11:00 am.

Rev. John Polacok officiating. Interment in Hanover Cemetery.