This page is to celebrate the life of Joy Kean, and to create a treasure trove of memories for all of us to enjoy. We warmly invite you to share your best memory (or 2) of Joy. It can be 1 sentence or 3 paragraphs, funny, sad or happy. Even if you only met Joy once, we would love to hear if you have a memory... see moreThis page is to celebrate the life of Joy Kean, and to create a treasure trove of memories for all of us to enjoy. We warmly invite you to share your best memory (or 2) of Joy. It can be 1 sentence or 3 paragraphs, funny, sad or happy. Even if you only met Joy once, we would love to hear if you have a memory to share - the more the merrier. You can also add pictures, and comment on other people's posts.
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I first met Joy at Knockengorroch Festival, her infectious smile, twinkling eyes and gorgeous Poppy dug, she was simply irresistible! There are too many fond memories to count but they are all precious, from the first boogie in a field to the last time I... moreI first met Joy at Knockengorroch Festival, her infectious smile, twinkling eyes and gorgeous Poppy dug, she was simply irresistible! There are too many fond memories to count but they are all precious, from the first boogie in a field to the last time I saw her at Doune the Rabbit Hole with her beautiful daughters, riding a unicorn. less
I remember Joy's infectious laugh! Years ago, at one of our annual Kean/Macleod Boxing Day family gatherings at First Avenue, I had gone upstairs with my brothers to watch a movie or something, expecting board games with the grown-ups to be boring. A... moreI remember Joy's infectious laugh! Years ago, at one of our annual Kean/Macleod Boxing Day family gatherings at First Avenue, I had gone upstairs with my brothers to watch a movie or something, expecting board games with the grown-ups to be boring. A short while later, I remember coming back downstairs to see what all the hilarity was about. We found Joy and my Mum in absolute hysterics over a game of Blockbuster! I remember thinking that things were much more fun when Joy was around.
The photo below came up on my Facebook memories last week, from 7 years ago. We were at Rouen Glen park. Whatever Joy might have been going through, she expressed such interest in how we were all doing. She was kind, sincere, and great fun. I remember how much she loved her dog, Poppy. Joy was a beautiful person and I'll always remember her with so much fondness. x less
Not sure if destiny is a thing, but if it is, then it was keen for Joy and I to be pals. We had a habit of getting jobs in the place where the other person already worked – three times between 2002 and 2012. It was a friendship that saw many music... moreNot sure if destiny is a thing, but if it is, then it was keen for Joy and I to be pals. We had a habit of getting jobs in the place where the other person already worked – three times between 2002 and 2012. It was a friendship that saw many music festivals, gigs, and daft drunken escapades, and we shared work-related moans, gossip, and laughs over several hundred coffee breaks. We often got into chats about the state of the world and the politicians in it. I often think of her and wonder what she would have made of the past 20-odd months. We would have shared some right good rants. She was also someone to confide in knowing that what you had to say would be met with empathy, wiseness, and kindness. A fantastic human who packed a lot of life, fun, and warmth into her time. I miss her. less
Oh what fun I had with Joy! We met at Benicassim and we danced, laughed and created havoc together. We then decided to go together the following year and did the same… such good memories. We became firm friends. I remember coming up to stay with Joy... moreOh what fun I had with Joy! We met at Benicassim and we danced, laughed and created havoc together. We then decided to go together the following year and did the same… such good memories. We became firm friends. I remember coming up to stay with Joy and having the best time. I think about her often xx less
I first met Joy when she came to meet Donna at the end of an interrailing trip on the party island of Pag in Croatia at a dance music festival. At first, I thought this was a little unusual to have your mum join you at such an event but when I met Joy it... moreI first met Joy when she came to meet Donna at the end of an interrailing trip on the party island of Pag in Croatia at a dance music festival. At first, I thought this was a little unusual to have your mum join you at such an event but when I met Joy it was immediately clear that she was better placed to be there than any of us and was great company. One memorable moment, at the festival there were a lot of posing body builder Croatian men, very pleased with themselves, shirtless, strutting and rutting around in that trubo testosterone way. One of them started talking to Joy and I was standing aside. Without hesitation she said to him " you...Look.... SOOOOOO .. .GAY!!!" and laughed in his face. I really don't think this was the imaged he was trying to project. .. "No..... not gay " he said with conviction. .. "yes, very gay gay gay " Joy replied. I found this put down quite masterful and equally hilarious. Ego wounded, the big man sulked off. Since this introduction to Joy I was fortunate enough to witness many other displays of wisdom unfold. less
Joy was the life and soul and was always thoughtful. She gave me beautiful photo albums for a wedding present and I always think of her when I look at those photos. đź’ž
At a family trip to a trampoline park Joy started cautiously practicing flopping over on to her back, building herself up over the houre. By the end she had rediscovered her ability to do perfect somersaults. Daniel’s amazement at his gran’s moves... moreAt a family trip to a trampoline park Joy started cautiously practicing flopping over on to her back, building herself up over the houre. By the end she had rediscovered her ability to do perfect somersaults. Daniel’s amazement at his gran’s moves spurred him on to try and soon he was somersaulting as well.
On the way home Joy crashed her car. Driving straight through a mini roundabout that had been hidden my a sudden snow shower, believing she had right of way. Everyone was unhurt and Joy, although shaken by the freak accident, got straight back in and drove the rest of the way home.
Joy was such a positive influence on everyone she was around. She could tell someone off and make them happy. She was a fantastic role model. less
One of my favourite memories of my mum is of her sitting in her caravan watching the birds at her bird feeder and drinking a cup of coffee. She took so much pleasure in the little things, which I think may have been the secret to her happiness. She... moreOne of my favourite memories of my mum is of her sitting in her caravan watching the birds at her bird feeder and drinking a cup of coffee. She took so much pleasure in the little things, which I think may have been the secret to her happiness. She adored that caravan and it makes me so happy that she got to spend time there with lots of people that she loved in the last few years of her life. She always had her priorities right.
I also love remembering her at festivals (us at Eden below circa 2013). She came alive at them. She especially loved that first cider after putting your tent up when you'd just arrived. She always said there was no feeling like it! She would plonk herself down on a wonky camp chair, wearing a gigantic fleece, can of Strongbow in hand, and go "ah this is my favourite place". Every. Time. less
Joy loved life and loved her family even more, My funniest memory was when joy took me out on a bike ride, i was 22 at the time and i hadn't ridden a bike in over 10years. So i crashed into a bush, Joy heard the scream, stopped her bike and burst out... moreJoy loved life and loved her family even more, My funniest memory was when joy took me out on a bike ride, i was 22 at the time and i hadn't ridden a bike in over 10years. So i crashed into a bush, Joy heard the scream, stopped her bike and burst out laughing while trying to help me up. The embarrassment was unbelievable but joys laugh was infectious and we walked back home to Darnley laughing. less