AMY ISABELL VOY

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AMY ISABELL VOY

The death of Amy Isabell Voy (nee Moffat) occurred peacefully at the Assiniboine Center, Brandon, MB, March 21, 2026. Amy was born June 18, 1932, at the old Brandon General Hospital. She was the second child and only daughter of parents John Walker and Jane (Jinnie) Moffat, who had immigrated rated from England’s Lake District.

Amy’s first home was White’s Farm in the Hunter District, west of Kirkham’s Bridge. She had one older brother, John Robson (Jack). Together, they enjoyed wonderful childhoods, surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Hunter and Moffat cousins remained close their entire lives, at times more like siblings than cousins. Many happy Sundays were spent picnicking and exploring near the bridge with family and neighbours.

Mom was baptized at Stewartville Church and attended Hunter School in her early years.

In the fall of 1943, her parents purchased a beautiful farm at Forrest, MB and moved in 1944. They named it Holmsyde. Until Grade 8, Amy attended Rugby School, one mile west of Forrest. Grades 9-12, classes were held in the Forrest Town Hall. Her father was the Secretary Treasurer of the School District during that time and hired the teachers.

At age 17, Amy travelled to England with her parents on the “Empress of France”. Mom vividly remembered the sendoff, complete with ticker tape, as this was the last ship out of Montreal for the winter. A week later they arrived in Liverpool and were met by her Uncle John, who transported them to his home. They enjoyed wonderful hospitality with family and returned to Canada five months later.

Upon returning home, it was time for Amy to get a job! She started at the Imperial Bank of Commerce and helped on weekends at the farm during harvest. In April 1952, she began working for Maurice S. Donovan C.A., later to become Donovan Stone and Company. Mr Donovan had been a commercial client of Mom’s at the Bank. His office at the time was in the Olympia Building on the corner of 10th and Rosser Ave. Mom was a quick study and remembered her first returns, all typed by hand at the time, were for Bill Lumbard and Basil Hillis, longtime rural neighbours.

In April of 1953, the worst fire in Brandon’s history at the time occurred, razing the Olympia Building. With quick thinking and resolute labour, no client files were lost, and the office was functioning again 4 days later, albeit in a new location. Mom continued to work at the firm until 1961 and then returned part time in 1968, supposedly just for Tax Season.

In 1974 Donovan Stone and Company merged with the national accounting firm Dunwoody and Company. Mom continued working as the internal accountant/office manager and finally retired in September, 1990.

Back in October 1957, Amy needed a bed. Her father told her to go to Voy’s Furniture as Alec Voy and his sister Mary Mowatt, longtime friends and neighbours were also siblings of the store’s owner, Alf Voy. As luck would have it, the day Amy came in, young Ron Voy happened to wait on her and sold her a bed. Ron had heard about Amy over the years from his dear Aunt Mary, but as he often joked later. “Who would ever think they should date a girl your aunt likes?” However, that was the beginning of a beautiful love story and a 63-year marriage.

Mom was Confirmed at St. Matthew’s Anglican Cathedral, Brandon, prior to them being married there, May 30, 1959. Mom and Dad were faithful members of the church the rest of their lives. Mom enjoyed many roles at St. Matthew’s, Jr. Choir Mom, Choir member, Vestry, Altar Guild, and Mardi Club member. Many cherished friendships formed over the years while partaking in activities with these groups.

Amy and Ron’s marriage was blessed by their children, Craig and Holly. The family of four enjoyed several holidays in Canada and the USA, but nothing compared with summertime at Clear Lake. In 1980, Mom and Dad purchased a cabin in the Old Campground at Clear Lake, which cemented a permanent vacation spot. That little cabin held many wonderful memories of great times with friends and family for 3 generations. The cabin may have changed, but the memories never will.

Ron and Amy took a number of trips once the kids were grown. Many were to warm climates, but their favourites were to Britain, where they were always warmly received by their cousins “from near Dover to the Orkney Isles”. The scenery was lovely, but the family visits were the main reason for their travel.

After Craig and Holly both settled in Alberta and the grandchildren began to arrive, Ron and Amy travelled to Alberta for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas to spend precious time with them all. This continued until Mom and Dad were into their 80’s. Grandie always either arrived with butter tarts, pies, shortbread and other treats, or was soon busy in the kitchen making them. Mom was a fabulous cook, talented seamstress, an accomplished pianist, and an avid gardener. Her flower gardens were spectacular, but she knew her family preferred the raspberries and rhubarb that grew with her tender care.

Amy was a busy Mom and wife. She was also incredibly dedicated to her entire family and was always available when anyone needed her. Mom’s love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was beyond measure.

Amy is predeceased by her sweetheart, Ron; parents, John and Jinnie Moffat; in-laws, Alfred and Bertha Voy; brother, Jack (Verna) Moffat; nephew, Grant Moffat and all her treasured Aunts and Uncles and many special cousins.

Amy is lovingly remembered by son, Craig (Melanie); grandchildren,Katherin, Graeme (Brooke), Elizabeth and Kiana; 3 great- granddaughters, Zaina, Melania and Julia; daughter, Holly Dickson; grandchildren, Ian (Becca), Jaryd and their Dad, Scott Dickson; nieces, Janie (Ron) Hale, Charlene Lawrence (Dylan and Delton); and nephew, Shaun Kindree; special cousins and the families of cousins all over the globe.

We will forever be grateful for the wonderful care Mom received from the compassionate and attentive staff on A3 Supportive and Palliative. Dr’s L. Moller, C. Minders and C. Kaiser provided exceptional guidance and expertise during Mom’s final weeks. We could not have asked for more. Special thanks also to the PMH Homecare staff and Dr. J. Duncan, whose combined dedication made it possible for Mom to live independently until her hospital admission in January of this year.

A Memorial Service for Amy will be held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 403 13th Street, Brandon, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. with The Rt. Rev. James Njegovan officiating. The family gratefully declines flowers, but if you so desire to honour Amy’s memory, donations may be made to St. Matthew’s Cathedral Memorial Fund, 403-13th St., Brandon, MB, R7B 0N9 or to Westman Hospice Association, Box 20002, Brandon MB, R7A 6Y8.

Condolences: www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 28, 2026