Joyce Yvonne (Sleeper) Bartz Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joyce Yvonne (Sleeper) Bartz (Gravenhurst, Ontario) is shared. Joyce, born on March 18, 1950, passed away on July 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ross Maxwell and Evelyn Maxwell; and her siblings, Ron, Keith, Irving and Donna Kuiack.
She is survived by: her spouse Bernie Bartz; her children, Sarah Cummings (Brandon), Stephen Bartz, Paul Bartz and Joshua Bartz; her grandchildren, Malaki, Gabriella, Chris (Jessica), Jaedella, Boston, Taetum, Treydon and Taya; her siblings, Joanne Meeks (John), Judy Whiyte (late Milton), Elizabeth Campbell (Bill) and Howard; her siblings-in-law, Cindy (Jaques), Ritchie Baumel and Terry Kuiack; Sonya Baumel. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she assisted with the Lockdown Lunchbox initiative, helping support local restaurants and encourage residents to shop locally during challenging times.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to ALS Canada (https://als.ca), GAP or Andy's House Hospice would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged online or through Cavill Funeral Home.
