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JOYCE GAUTHIER
Born: Apr 28, 1939
Date of Passing: Dec 31, 2013
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JOYCE GAUTHIER 1939 - 2013 Joyce Gauthier, born in Winnipeg on April 28, 1939; aged 74 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 after a brief illness while at the Health Sciences Centre. She was predeceased by her mother, Jean Evanchuk, father-in-law, Woodrow Gauthier and mother-in-law, Jennie Gauthier, sister-in-law, Linda Joss, niece, Nicole Gauthier, aunts, uncles and close friends. Joyce will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 54 years, Jim, her son Randy (Donna) and four grandchildren, Kaylen, Jayden, Tyson and Camryn. Joyce will also be fondly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn (Brian) Colbert, Jason Gauthier, Garnet (Brenda) Gauthier, nieces and nephews, Marcie (Shawn) Koslowski, Devon Gauthier, Fallon Gauthier, Garnet Jr. Gauthier, Jamie (Terry) Gauthier and Chris (Carly) Gauthier, cousins Marlene Evanchuk and John Evanchuk, as well as many great-nieces and nephews. Also mourning Joyce's passing are close friends, Cathy and Glen Cross, Rev. Mary-Beth and Monty Flom, Donna Kozicki, Joan Stevens, and many others. Joyce had a passion for gardening. She loved having many flowers adorn her deck at the beloved family summer cottage and could be seen working with the flowers in those flower pots and planters daily. In recent years she fell in love with golf and was a regular on many courses with her friends. She enjoyed the summer cottage in Lake of the Woods as well as spending time over the past many years in Pompano Beach, Florida. Joyce enjoyed the outdoors and the creatures that surrounded her home. She befriended a chipmunk who took up residency under her deck, which she playfully named Cooper. Watching the hummingbirds was also a great pastime. She found a huge void in her life upon losing her two four-legged companions, Oprah and Tanya, which led to her love of being an avid and genuine supporter of various pet rescue organizations as well as the Winnipeg Humane Society, in Oprah and Tanya's honour. Joyce married the love of her life and companion of 54 years in 1959. Together Jim and Joyce worked hard and played hard. The love they shared was evident in everything they did and they did everything together. They enjoyed their Friday evening get-togethers at the Lake with their Lake neighbours, happy hour around the pool in Pompano Beach, and most recently, going on cruises. Life will not be the same for Jim without Joyce, and he feels that already. They truly were two that stood as one. Over the years, Joyce enjoyed supporting the local hockey and football teams, rarely missing a Winnipeg Blue Bomber game when it was on the television. Watching the Jet games prior to the original team leaving Winnipeg was replaced with watching the grandchildren play hockey. Baba, as the children called her, enjoyed making "Baba's cookies" for the children as well as many different cakes and appetizers. Christmas was a special time of year for Baba and she truly enjoyed getting together with the entire Gauthier family at that time. Over the years, Jim and Joyce took pride in decorating their home with not a decoration to spare, in the Christmas spirit. There is no wonder that it quickly caught on as a Winnipeg attraction, with buses filled with people coming by to view the Winter Wonderland. Funeral services will be held at the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Avenue, with Father Sam Argenziano officiating. Condolences begin at 10:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery, 4535 Main Street directly after Mass. A reception will follow at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Pallbearers will be Joyce's grandsons, Kaylen, Jayden and Tyson Gauthier, and brothers-in-law Jason Gauthier, Brian Colbert and Garnet Gauthier. It was Joyce's request that, in lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to help those who cannot speak for themselves. The Winnipeg Humane Society was the charity of her choice. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2014
Condolences & Memories (24 entries)
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Joyce, was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. When my staff and I worked at the cottage. She would make lunch and sit and talk about life, on many days. You will be missing, Joyce. By all you've touched - Posted by: Terrence Fogden (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2015
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We sincerely pass on our condolences to the entire Gauthier family at this time. - Posted by: Dan Moyce and family (Former employee) on: Jan 24, 2014
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My sincere condolences go out to the entire Gauthier family. I do have fond memories of Mrs. Gauthier and her cookies as a child when our family (Gary, Arla, and Grant McDonell and myself) would go over and visit. May you know that there is now another angel in the big bright sky looking down over you daily. - Posted by: Sonya Berthin (nee McDonell) Gary McDonell's Daughter (Family Friend) on: Jan 12, 2014
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Dear Jim, Randy and Donna and kids. We were so sorry to hear of your sudden loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joyce was a special lady and will be missed by many. Sorry we were away and couldn't make the funeral. Will miss seeing her at the lake this summer - Posted by: Diana and Dieter Regehr (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2014
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So sorry for your loss, we will miss her smile and laughter. RIP - Posted by: Ken & Philiss Capron (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2014
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A truly regal wonderful lady who we got to know a little at the lake. Jim and Joyce would always say hello and were very kind. We enjoyed the boat ride we had with them. Jim.. so very sorry for your loss. To all the family...cherish her memories!! - Posted by: Dean and Sandy Magnus () on: Jan 04, 2014
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Jim and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. As you know, we loved Joyce dearly and will always remember her. She made every gathering special with her unique brand of caring and sharing. Love from Julie & Mark - Posted by: Julie & Mark Rogers (Friends) on: Jan 04, 2014
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I am so sorry to read of Joyce's passing. She was a very beautiful lady. Jim, Randy and the entire family please accept my heartfelt condolences at this very sad time. - Posted by: Shirley Timm-Rudolph (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2014
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Wayne & I want to offer our condolences to your whole family. I remember Jason and Garnet and Randy from those days with Harry Sucharov. Joyce was so gracious to us in your house in East Kildonan. - Posted by: Bonnie Kasper (Fellow employee with Jim at Transcona Motors.) on: Jan 03, 2014
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On behalf of the Goodfellow Bros Racing Team, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Gauthier family on the passing of Mrs. Gauthier. - Posted by: Goodfellow Bros Racing (Drag Race Team sponsored by the Gauthier Automotive Group) on: Jan 03, 2014
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Jimmy, So sorry to have read of Joyce's passing. My thoughts and condolences are with you, Randy, and the family. - Posted by: Dianne (Cunningham) Wooding (Old Friend ) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I too worked with Joyce at UMA Engineering years ago - we had so many laughs together as Joyce was fun to be with. She had an aura about her that made her unique. So sorry for your loss Jim and family. We are not in Manitoba but will be thinking of you tomorrow. - Posted by: Shirley Edmonds () on: Jan 03, 2014
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Our condolences go out to Jim, Randy & Donna and the kids. Joyce will always have a fond memory among the Lesters and she will be missed by all. - Posted by: Alice, Dan (Nadia-Samantha,Sarah), Lisa (Doug)-Presley, Curtis (Shari)- Lilly & Julian - The Tom L (friends of the family) on: Jan 03, 2014
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Our condolences go out to Jim, Randy & Donna and the kids. Joyce will always have a fond memory among the Lesters and she will be missed by all. - Posted by: Alice, Dan (Nadia-Samantha,Sarah), Lisa (Doug)-Presley, Curtis (Shari)- Lilly & Julian - The Tom L (friends of the family) on: Jan 03, 2014
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fond memories of Mrs. G like I said one Xmas....she was the strong one always beside her man. My deepest Condolences to Mr. G. and the family - Posted by: willadeane howard (former employee Jim Gauthier Chev Olds) on: Jan 03, 2014
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jim and family. sorry to hear that joyce passed. all our deepest condolences. i am sorry that i will not be able to attend the funeral. once again all the best to you and your family. - Posted by: paul and diana hiebert (former jim gauthier emloyee) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I wanted to offer my condolences and prayers to the Gauthier family. Jim and Jason were friends of my parents Mae (nee Lapointe) and Leo-Paul Berard. - Posted by: Joanne Berard (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014
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Jim, I feel very sad to read this obit. It seems like yesterday when we ran the dances at the Pirate's C.C. and you had your eye on this lovely looking girl and asked me to bring her over to meet you. The next day we double dated for your first date with Joyce and the rest is history, you never left each other's side after that. What a catch, I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss and express my deepest condolences....Rolly Blaquiere and family of Victoria BC - Posted by: Roland Blaquiere (old friend.) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I worked with Joyce at UMA engineering years ago. I remember her as an upbeat person always with a smile. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family. - Posted by: Brian Carey () on: Jan 03, 2014
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Jim, Randy, Donna and kids: So sorry to have heard about Joyce's passing. She was an amazing lady and will be missed dearly by all that knew her. We are out of the country and will not be able to be there tomorrow, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Doug & Izabella Warkentin (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Gauthier but wish to pass on my heartfelt thoughts for the family in this trying time. - Posted by: SHELLEY LABONTE (EMPLOYEE AT GAUTHIER CHEV) on: Jan 03, 2014
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When Joyce would come to see our flowers, it was always a pleasure. She loved flowers and had them everywhere. And although this was a passion of hers, she would always find a way to express her love for Jim, her children and grandchildren. A fine lady, a hardworking, committed lady who will be missed. Our prayers will include you, Jim, and your family at this time of great sorrow. - Posted by: Lawrence & Erma (The Salad Bowl Greenhouses) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I didn't know Joyce well but met her during my time employed with the Lord Selkirk cruise ship. She was a real lady and I can well see how she is so endeared by all who knew her. My deepest sympathy to you, Jim, and to all of your family. - Posted by: Doreen Bullen (Former employee) on: Jan 03, 2014
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I'm sorry I never met your mother but I wanted to share a story of a kind woman during the Christmas Season. One year we had family who had arrived in Winnipeg late at night on Christmas and we were excited to show them the winter wonderland scene in your yard. Just as we pulled up to the property the lights went out and the children were dissapointed. We pressed the intercom button and were told that the "lights were on a timer" and a sweet woman's voice saying "it's Christmas and it's for the kids, put them on" and they glowed and no doubt it was your mom in the background. I will never forget the kindness on that night and the children were delighted! - Posted by: Rhonda (none) on: Jan 03, 2014
