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Joyce Ann Maple

April 09, 1942 - March 11, 2026

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Obituary For Joyce Ann Maple

Joyce Ann Maple, a resident of Lakeview Lodge in Clairmont, AB, formerly of La Glace, AB, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Joyce van de Pol was born on April 9, 1942, in Sexsmith, AB. She was raised on a farm in La Glace and lived in that area until the family moved into town around 1998.

A longtime educator, Joyce started teaching in 1961. She worked as a teacher and principal in the County of Grande Prairie. Shortly after she began her career, she married Kay Maple on April 24, 1962, and they spent 63 years together.

Joyce was an exceptionally outgoing person and had an abundance of friends. She was an excellent mom to Calvin and Derek. Joyce loved crafting. She created beautiful works of ceramic, paper tole, cross-stitch, and diamond art. She was also an avid golfer and enjoyed curling.

Joyce will be sadly missed by her husband, Kay Maple; her children, Derek Maple and Calvin (Lynn) Maple; her grandchildren, Myriah Maple and Jordan Maple; her great-grandchildren, Dahlia, Makeda, Kace, Zoey, Atticus, and Emerson; her brother, Bert van de Pol (Madeline); as well as nieces, nephews, and numerous other family members.

She was predeceased by her parents, Willem and Mary; her sister, Rita; brothers John and Terry; and grandson, Andrew.

A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave). Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon in Oliver’s Tea Room. At a later date, interment will take place at the Grande Prairie Cemetery (84 Ave and 112 St).

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/).

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  • March 19, 2026

    Mark & Mona Karpinski

    I love my aunt. Whenever I saw her she was a light, good energy, and warmth. She was always positive , happy, and a true pleasure to be around. She did however deduce that it was Calvin and I who through darts at my uncle's lazy boy chair in spite of our adamant insistence it was Derek. I love you Auntie Joyce!

  • March 19, 2026

    Jeannie Mogridge (Franczak)

    Mrs. Maple was my Grade 5 teacher at the Sexsmith Elementary School in the 80's My most sincere condolences to her Family. She was a most incredible woman. 🩷

  • March 19, 2026

    Jannie Nyland

    My sincere condolences to the Maple family. I met Joyce when I taught school in La Glace with her and later when she taught a couple of my kids. She was also good friends with my sister-in-law, Geraldine Stolte(nee Nyland) growing up in La Glace with her.

  • March 18, 2026

    Karla Kroeskamp

    Thankful for the time I was able to spend as part of the family. During those 10 years there were so many memories, too many to mention but my favourite would be baking with her and learning the art of making Lefsa. She will be missed

  • March 18, 2026

    Dustin Cutts

    Joyce was always a pleasure to spend time with. We played board games like Chinese checkers and built puzzles every morning and afternoon while I was going to junior high, and in turn she helped build my interest in strategic games and influenced my ability to be observant in games and everyday life. Not to mention that Christmas was a time I looked forward to when I knew I would be going to Joyce and Kay's for gifts and dinner. And the delicious desserts of course.

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