Joy McNicoll

Joy passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in her 85th year. Sister to David and Margaret, Aunt to Andrew, Jenny, Karen and Susan. An enthusiastic traveller and Bridge player.  Champion of women’s education at Victoria University and Justice of the Peace.  A celebration of her life will be held at Lychgate Funerals on Willis St at 11am Friday 20th February.

Tributes

Anne Patterson

On behalf of the Victoria Bridge Club,we would like to send our condolences to all members of Joys family.
Joy has been a member of our club for over 50 years, and was a player of very high standing. Playing right up until the prospective move to Rita Angus. Joy will be missed by all the senior Tuesday night players.
With warm regards to all the family,
Annie Patterson
President
Victoria Bridge Club.

Allan Chee

On Behalf of SeniorNet Wellington please accept our condolences. Joy has been a longtime member
of SeniorNet Wellington and has made good use of her membership. She will ne missed

Linda Dear

Sorry to hear the news of Joy – my sympathies to her family. She was a long-time supporter and member of the Victoria University of Wellington Scottish Interest Group. We remember her contributions, interest, knowledge and friendship shared with thanks. Sorry I will be away on Friday so can’t attend her service, however sending my love and best wishes. Kind regards, Linda Dear VUWSIG Secretary

Gwen Levick

Joy has reached the end of her journey. She was an intrepid traveller. At the 60th anniversary celebration of our travel club, she placed pins on more countries on the world map than any of the other well-travelled members. She never let an opportunity pass her by.
Joy lived an active life through her work, her study, varied interests and membership of numerous organisations. Over the years she has been active in the Federation of University Women, The Arts Society Wellington, Amity, Zonta Club of Wellington, Victoria Bridge Club, Justice of the Peace, SeniorNet, U3A and associated Special Interest Groups. While she was very much involved in the community, she also unobtrusively provided support to friends and acquaintances in need.
May you rest in peace, Joy.

Liz Foster

Dear Margaret,
Thinking of you at this sad time .  Sue sent me the funeral notice asking me if I remembered the McNicoll family and of course I said yes and lots of memories came back!  So I thought I would send a little message to you from me!
I trust you are well and family grown.
Our four boys are all married and we have 10 grandchildren aged from28 to 9yrs so have had some busy years.  Extra fortunate that they are all in the Auckland area.
Geoff and I keep good health and are fortunate to be busy with the Presbyterian Church in Howick and the U3A group.  Geoff also has a fishing group each month .
Love to you all and your families, Treasure your memories,
From the Corser family ex Pt Howard, (Sue and Helen are both in Taradale now)
Via Liz Foster

Emma Tucker

I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Joy. I was her favourite banker at ANZ . We have got to know each other through many chats. We all loved seeing what her colour of the day was. She was excellent at embracing technology and a whizz on the banks app. We will miss her and her visits.