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JOYCE BROWN (MILLIKEN)
Born: May 03, 1940
Date of Passing: May 09, 2018
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JOYCE BROWN (nee MILLIKEN) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Joyce Brown on May 9, 2018 with family by her side. Mom was born May 3, 1940, the eldest of two daughters, to William and Agnes Milliken in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Tears will not hide the grief of her daughter Margaret (Doug); her son David (Becky); grandchildren, Melissa, Sarah, and Ainsley; and her one true love and soul mate, Dad. Sharing in the sorrow is her sister Ann (Bob) Hunt in Birmingham, England, along with numerous family and friends both here in Winnipeg and Belfast. Arriving in Winnipeg in 1968 with her daughter, Mom was reunited with dad and soon made Canada their home. After the arrival of son David, Mom became a full time homemaker, but still found time to serve on multiple committees, organized teas and performed a variety of tasks for her Chapter of the Eastern Star. Her passion for singing and dancing was always evident, as she could be found dancing the night away at the Winnipeg Irish Association socials with everyone, except dad. Mom had a remarkable trait for directions, no matter where she went in the world she only had to be shown once and never forgot. The same applied for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, whatever there was a greeting card for - she always remembered. Mom loved everyone and yet none too much that she might be accused of favourites yet we all knew the grandchildren were high on the list. Mom always spoke with great pride of family, concern and respect for friends, but the glow from her heart provided a warmth unequalled when given the opportunity to speak of dad, her one and only love that spanned over 60 years. In her latter years Mesa, AZ became her second home where old and new friends proved most comforting, and nothing pleased her more in preparing when she knew family may be coming to visit. Selfish to a fault because she gave her all to everything she involved herself in and certainly undeserving of what fate delivered in her final days. The family would like to express their most profound gratitude to all nurses and doctors at St. Boniface Hospital, Home and Palliative Care, Riverview, church and friends. All of whom created warmth and love in Mom's final days. A service to honour mom's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. West, Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018
Condolences & Memories (16 entries)
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Dear Margaret and Family: I am very sorry to hear your loss. Please accept my condolences and sympathy. May God bless you all. - Posted by: Saumen Mandal (Colleague) on: May 17, 2018
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I'm so sorry for your loss Margaret. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. - Posted by: Josie Diato (Friend) on: May 17, 2018
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I want you to know I am sorry for your loss. My own recent loss of a parent clearly demonstrated it is not easy to lose an irreplaceable person in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I wish you peace. - Posted by: Wee Gardener (Friend Margaret and Dave) on: May 17, 2018
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My deepest condolences to you Dave, to your children and all the family. I will always remember Joyce's smile and contagious laughter as she spread happiness to everyone that she met. Joyce was very proud of her culture, she made us "want to be Irish". She will be truly missed. Sincerely, Maria and Cristina - Posted by: Maria Graziano (Friend) on: May 17, 2018
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Please accept our sincere condolences Margaret, Ann and family. God Bless to you all and especially your father Margaret. - Posted by: Moira and Tony Smith (Acquaintances ) on: May 16, 2018
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My deepest condolences for your loss, Margaret and family. Stay strong and take as much time as your family needs to recover. - Posted by: Colin Zhong (Margaret's student and mentee) on: May 15, 2018
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Our deepest sympathies to David & family. - Posted by: Doris&Abe Dyck (Mesa friends) on: May 15, 2018
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So sorry for your loss, Margaret and family. - Posted by: Ankit (Colleague of Margaret) on: May 14, 2018
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Our sincere condolences to David & Family. Joyce was a very special lady and will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Noel & Lila White (Friends) on: May 13, 2018
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We are so sorry to learn of your loss. our sincere condolences to you David and your families. The world has lost a wonderful person. - Posted by: Bill & Frances Pinchin (Friends) on: May 13, 2018
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DAVE-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. we will miss Joyce and her smiling face. HUGS Larry & Anna - Posted by: LARRY & ANNA BRAKSTAD (friends) on: May 12, 2018
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Dear David and family. I was so sorry to hear about Joyce. My thoughts and prayers go out to and your family at this sad time. - Posted by: joan bauer (friend and AZ neighbor) on: May 12, 2018
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JOYCE enjoy life to fullest! Some wonderful times we had, rest in peace. - Posted by: marie mawhinney ( dear friend) on: May 12, 2018
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Brad and Brenda Ambrosie (Family of Becky) on: May 12, 2018
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So sorry to hear of your loss, remember all the good times! - Posted by: Sandra (Friend of Margaret n Doug) on: May 12, 2018
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I'm so sorry for your loss hugs to you and your family. - Posted by: Corrinna Stevenson (Friend) on: May 12, 2018