MARJORIE JEAN BOYES

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MARJORIE JEAN BOYES

March 3, 1948 – January 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of our loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and friend to many. Jean passed peacefully, with her family by her side, at the age of 75.

Marjorie Jean Boyes, always known as Jean, was born in Winnipeg in 1948 to Rupert and Grace Boyes (née Minty). Sister Cherie was born in 1950 , then Gordon in 1958. That summer the family moved to Port Arthur, now Thunder Bay. Jean graduated from Hammarskjold High School in 1967 and then attended Lakehead University and University of Western Ontario.

After working in family services in northern Manitoba for two years, she moved to Winnipeg in 1975. She worked at Children’s Aid, studied at the University of Manitoba, and received a Masters of Social Work in 1977. Jean then enjoyed a career at the Family Court until 1999, and then at the Manitoba Human Rights Commission until 2007.

In 1981 she married Alfred (Alfie) Dyck, who she adored. Emily was born in 1986 and Julia in 1989. As a family they enjoyed many ski trips around Canada, their summers at Shebandowan and many camping trips. She was incredibly proud of her daughters' accomplishments and loved filling in family and friends of their endeavours.

After retiring from Social Work in 2007, Jean dedicated her time to volunteering with Dalnavert Museum, and was very involved with Nature Manitoba Grey Hares and Good Neighbours. Jean had a great appreciation for music, literature, and Canadian history. A day was not complete without a walk or bike ride, with many stops along the way to identify an interesting bird call or intriguing plant.

Jeanie was “the glue” to her many groups of friends. She always kept in touch with regular phone calls, hand-written notes, emails and envelopes full of printed photos. Jean was fortunate to have spent the last years of her life travelling, skiing, and visiting family and friends.

Jean became a Grandmother to Sébastien in 2022, she loved to take him for walks, pick him up treasures from the thrift store, and sing him their “special song".

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Rupert Boyes (1917-2012) and Grace Boyes (1922-2012) and several cousins and friends. She is survived by her sister Cherie and brother Gordie (Karen) as well as her husband Alfred, daughters, Julia and Emily (Denis), grandson Sébastien, sister-in-law Elly (Bob), nephews, Keith, Pat, Justin and Chris, cousins and many friends, and relatives.

The family would like to thank the staff at St, Boniface Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be planned for the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice in her honour.

Tribute Link: www.KlassenFuneralHome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2024, Jan 27, 2024