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JOAN PITCAIRN (DONALD)
Born: Mar 02, 1941
Date of Passing: Jan 29, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOAN PITCAIRN (nee DONALD) March 2, 1941 - January 29, 2018 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Joan after a brief battle with cancer. Joan died at the Riverview Palliative Care Unit with her family by her side. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Lawrence; children, Rose Ann, Laura (Natalie), Nancy (Bryan) and Blair; grandchildren, Sabrina, Candace, Keegan, and Riley; and her great-grandchild; Mercedez. She is also survived by her brother Doug Donald, sister Linda McMillan, and nieces and nephews. Joan was raised in St. Vital, graduating from Glenlawn Collegiate. She completed her teacher training and began her teaching career in St. Vital before moving to Brandon, where she completed her B.A. and taught for two years. Joan then moved back to Winnipeg and taught for most of her career at the Manitoba School for the Deaf when it re-opened in 1965. During this time she also completed her B. Ed. Joan and Lawrence were married on July 3, 1964. Both before and during their marriage, they enjoyed canoe camping with the Winnipeg Canoe Club, which is where they met on a camping trip. After the family started to grow, sailing on Lake of the Woods became more practical and continued up to last summer. After retirement, Joan became an enthusiastic quilter and also enjoyed travelling, including with Friendship Force Manitoba. Joan was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed being a mother and expanded that love to every child, especially those in need. She had a kind and generous soul and loved meeting new people. She was also an avid reader her whole life. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Joan and the family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at St. Boniface Hospital and the Riverview Palliative Care Unit for the excellent care she received during her stay at both hospitals. Friends are relatives are encouraged to share in a photo-tribute, memories, and condolences for the family by visiting Joan's memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare.com A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Road United Church, 613 St. Mary's Road, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's name to Riverview Health Centre Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204 295 5408
Publish Date: Feb 3, 2018
JOAN PITCAIRN (nee DONALD) March 2, 1941 - January 29, 2018 Joan Pitcairn, the beloved wife of Lawrence, passed away at the Riverview Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, with family at her side. A longer obituary will be published in the Saturday, February 3 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204-295-5408
Publish Date: Jan 31, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2018
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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We were very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a wonderful teacher and a genuinely good person. She will be missed by many. - Posted by: June & Joey (Friends and students) on: Feb 22, 2018
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Joan and I were at the old Manitoba Teachers' College together. My memories of her were of a warm, considerate friend- who had the brightest smile, and sparkling eyes. Joan was a super basketball player- and was always ready to join her wide circle of friends in all activities. We were very young- and determined to change the world for the better. We all tried- with varying degrees of success, but Joan really did . Her devotion to her family, and to her profession touched so many lives. My best to her family. I will always see the slim, dark haired , eighteen year old coming in to the residence with "What's new, kids?" and a huge smile.... - Posted by: Peggy (MacDonald) Bricknell (friend from Teachers' College) on: Feb 12, 2018
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I met Joan at our quilting group in SFX. We worked on our quilts together in a back room. I was struck by the gentleness and lovely spirit of Joan. Her work was amazing and her quilts lovely. May you find peace as you enjoy her creations. Joan will be missed. - Posted by: Candy Brown (quilting friend) on: Feb 07, 2018
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I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I am happy that I got a chance to see and talk with her during her stay at St. Boniface Hospital. I will miss her! Our quilting group will miss her as well. She was always such a positive voice at our meetings and workshops. My heartfelt condolences to the family. - Posted by: Sandy Spence (Fellow Quilter) on: Feb 05, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. Joan was a wonderful person. She helped me with my driver testing. I have many wonderful memories when I was growing up and spending time at her place....Melody (nee) Short Friesen - Posted by: Melody (nee) Short Friesen (Student) on: Feb 03, 2018
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Joan was my interpreter and tutor for 4 courses. She love to interpret and tutor for several students. I will miss her kindness during my difficulties in 1995 month before my graduation. Thank you Joan. Rest In Peace! - Posted by: Liette Gervais (Interpreter/ Tutor to Student) on: Feb 03, 2018
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I would like to offer our sympathies to the Pitcairn family during this difficult time. I would run into Mrs. Pitcairn while attending high school. She was always friendly and was interested in how I and my family were doing. - Posted by: Andrew McMillan (Nephew of her sister) on: Feb 03, 2018
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My thoughts and condolences are with you all. May the memories of your mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife sustain you through this period of grieving. Remember, she will remain with you always in your hearts and memories. - Posted by: Marjorie Dawson (Friend through Winnipeg Canoe Club) on: Feb 03, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. She will be missed greatly.... - Posted by: Linda, Jamie, Janessa and Connor (Extended family by marriage) on: Feb 01, 2018
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My deepest sympathy to everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Nadeen Bennett (McKellar) (Friend of Nancy) on: Feb 01, 2018
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My sincere condolences to you all. I have many fond memories of your Mom from spending time at the Pitcairn house growing up. - Posted by: Andrea Pimlott (Brown) (Friend of Nancy and Laura) on: Jan 31, 2018
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I met Joan for the first time, almost ten years ago, when I for the first time visited my daughter who had moved to Winnipeg from Sweden. Joan took me to Lower Fort Garry, I will never forget it, she always did a lot of things for me. I will always remember her, she has a special place in my heart, and I know that my grandchildren will miss her, especially Owen; “My Joan”! - Posted by: Gunilla Gryfelt () on: Jan 31, 2018
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For years Joan and I worked with students at the Manitoba School for the Deaf. It was a delight to see the dedication she brought to students and to her adopted daughter, Rose. My condolences go to Lawrence and the family. - Posted by: Gary Batstone (Co worker and Friend) on: Jan 31, 2018
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First met Joan and the Donald family while attending Windsor Elementary School. Lawrence & I were also class mates. My sincere condolences to the family. Gerry Ducharme & Family - Posted by: Gerry Ducharme (Family Friend) on: Jan 31, 2018
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I first met Joan many years ago when I met Doug at Glenlawn Collegiate. That's where I first encountered Lawrence and ultimately the remainder of the Donald family. I join with her family and friends in sorrow . - Posted by: Murray Parker (family friend) on: Jan 31, 2018