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JEANETTE JOYCE JOHNSTON
Born: May 21, 1947
Date of Passing: Jul 12, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJEANETTE JOYCE JOHNSTON
Peacefully, surrounded by family, my darling Jeanette passed away on July 12, 2024, at the St. Boniface Hospital. Jeanette was born in Gimli, Manitoba and grew up on a farm outside of Arborg, Manitoba.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband Duane; sons, Darren (Shelley) and Ryan (Mary Ann); as well as her precious grand-pets, Lulu, Grace, Duff, and Pearl.
She also leaves behind her mother Victoria; sister Lorraine (Aldo); brother Lawrence (Elaine); and a number of nieces and nephews.
Jeanette had a number of jobs over the years, but her favourite and last one was a Customer Service Clerk at the Canada Safeway on Luxton and Main. She loved serving and interacting with many of the seniors who were regulars at the store, and she fondly referred to them as her “Old-timers”. There were a couple of occasions where an old-timer of hers passed away and she asked and received permission from the store manager to attend their funeral across the street at Cropo Funeral Home to represent Canada Safeway during work hours.
Jeanette loved to dance, and she was very good at it. She loved a good polka, but her favourite was doing an old-time waltz with our dear friend, Terry Light. They were very good together on the dance floor and they were known as Fred and Ginger.
Jeanette loved lake life and our cottage which eventually became our home until 2020 at Sandy Lake, Ontario. She had many friends there and she enjoyed her daily runs in her golf cart checking to make sure everyone’s cottage was ok. She was known as the Sheriff, and she cherished that title.
Jeanette also loved to bake, and her baking were always delicious and made with love and they were enjoyed by many people over the years. And of course, many times, she had to make extra for the “the kids”.
Family was everything to Jeanette. She loved her boys, Darren and Ryan so much and Shelley and Mary Ann when they came into our family. They were a huge part of her life and she was always looking for something to do for “the kids”.
Her sister Lorraine was also very important in her life, and they kept in touch on a regular basis. As well, Lorraine’s daughter Tara, held a very special place in her Chocha’s heart. Jeanette always said that Tara was the daughter she never had.
In keeping with Jeanette’s wishes, there will be no formal service. Cremation has taken place and there will be a gathering of family and friends in the very near future.
Rest in peace my Darling.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2024, Jul 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Duane, Darren & Ryan We are so sorry to read of your wife/mother’s passing. We send our deepest sympathies to you all 💞 - Posted by: Ron & Linda Onofreychuk (Former neighbours on Manford Close) on: Jul 21, 2024
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Our deepest condolences to the family of Jeanette, we have many fond memories of our childhood together. Diane and Victoria Cherepak. - Posted by: Diane Cherepak (Cousin) on: Jul 21, 2024
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Many happy memories have been made with Jeanette & Duane at Sandy Lake. Lots of laughs, parties & sharing of stories. Your family was always in the forefront for you. You especially loved to bake & were always asking to share recipes. I am sure your recipe book is overfilled with yet to be tried new delicacies. May you Rest in Peace as you look down upon us. - Posted by: Alicia & Richard Topor (Friends) on: Jul 20, 2024
