Ballantyne, Joy Constance Peacefully at her home near Lanark on Sunday, June 8th, 2014 following a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 52. Joy was the cherished wife of Herb for 32 years. Devoted and loving mother of David and Phillip. She is survived by her brother Howard (Carole) and their children Angela and Emily. Sadly missed by sister and brothers-in-law, Maxeen and Alan Munro, John and Norman Ballantyne and many nieces and nephews. Joy was predeceased by her parents Eardley and Emma Martelock, brother Stanley and mother and father-in-law Herb and Evelyn Ballantyne. Friends may pay their respects at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark on Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Lanark on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations in Joy's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Transportation Program - Lanark County or the Ottawa/Champlain Saint Elizabeth Palliative Care Program. Special thanks to the entire health care team especially the excellent home care provided by Sarah and Jennifer.