Margaret Joy Peterson McArthur (Richmond, nee Peterson) passed away suddenly on Monday November 18, 2024 at the age of 70 years old.  Joy was born in Cypress River Manitoba but lived the last 22 years of her life in Australia.  Joy was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, wife, nana and friend, her loss will be felt deeply by all those who knew her.

Family was everything to Joy.  She was predeceased by her parents Helen and Gothard Peterson, Eileen and Arnold Richmond, and husband Lawrence Richmond.  She will be loved and missed forever by her children Heather (Paul), Erin (Zeljko), Andrew (Claire), husband John, grandchildren Lukas, Brody, Allira and Cooper, siblings David (Darlene), Leonard (Brenda), Joan (Clarence), nieces, nephews and grand nieces/nephews.

Joy had fond memories of her years in Cypress River and the United Church.  Memorial donations can be made in Joy's memory to the Cypress River United Church.  The email for e-transfers is cypressriverunitedchurch@gmail.com or send a cheque to The Cypress River United Church, Cypress River, MB.