Joan is survived by her son John and his daughter Colette St. Onge (Nic Cumbridge), John’s wife Anna Peretiatkowicz and her son Michael; daughter Liz Ring and her son Rick, his wife Theresa and their children, Scarlett and Ivy. Joan was predeceased by her husband Gerald.
Joan was in the British Army before heading out to work her way around the world. While in New York, she met and married Gerald. John was born there before they moved to Canada where they eventually settled in Winnipeg and Liz was born.
She worked for many years in a large law firm where she went from being a legal secretary to office manager. In 1980, she moved to Family Services of Winnipeg where she was executive secretary until her retirement.
Joan enjoyed several forms of needlework and did a lot of needlepoint, petit point and cross stitch, as well as knitting. She was still knitting hats for Koats for Kids right up until her death.
Joan frequently opened her home on holidays to friends who were away from their home and family.
Special thanks to the St. Norbert Personal Care home for their fantastic care and making her feel at home.
A private family interment has taken place.
If so desired, a donation may be made in Joan’s memory to a charity of your choice.
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