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VALENTINE (VAL) JOYAL
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2012
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VALENTINE (VAL) JOYAL It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dad, daddyeeoo, Papa, Grandpa on December 14, 2012, at the age of 84. His memory will be cherished by his children Glenn (Joanne), Nancy (Doug) Rainboth and Lori (Allen Senchuk), grandchildren Jenelle (Matt), Brett, Sophie and Emma. He will also be missed by his brother Dave (Nicole), and sisters Lorraine Joyal, Eleanor Mulvey, Mary (Bill) Gulka, nieces, nephews and many friends. Dad was predeceased by his wife and love of his life Agnes in 1990. Dad dedicated his life to his family and he loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dad always encouraged us and made us feel like we could accomplish anything. He always told us how proud of us he was and made us feel very special and much loved. Dad started his career as a radio announcer in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Radio then brought him to Moncton, New Brunswick. Eventually it was the lure of television that brought him back to Winnipeg where in the 1950s he began his long career with the CBC. He brought his passion for his job to various areas of production and direction. He always said it was important to do what you love and how lucky he was to have had a career he enjoyed right until his last day of work. He had many great friends and memories from his days with the CBC. Dad was an active parishioner of Saint Bernadette Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and proud to say he held the title of Grand Knight twice. The respect and friendship of his brother knights was very important to him. He enjoyed time spent with his friends of St Francis Mission Circle. Dad enjoyed his daily swim and visit with his friends at Bonivital Pool. Dad also had a great love for boxing, baseball, jazz music (he played the trumpet) and in the last few years enjoyed spending time on the beaches of Florida. Dad, always the entertainer, wore many hats; Professor Magic, Dumbo the Clown and Santa Claus. Whatever his role, it was performed in pursuit of bringing joy to children and adults alike. Needless to say, his social schedule was full as he loved nothing more than to make people laugh. Dad will be remembered for his greatest talent; making people smile. He always had a joke or compliment that would brighten someone's day. A funeral mass will be held at Saint Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Rd. Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff on 6GH at the Health Sciences Centre for the kindness they showed caring for our dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2012
Condolences & Memories (20 entries)
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Val was a valued school chum in St. Boniface, Manitoba. We often walked home from school together because our homes were only a few blocks apart. I remember being impressed with his devotion to his family and especially to his grandfather. We both ended up working for the CBC: Val in Winnipeg and I in Edmonton and Montreal. We last met in June of 2012 in Winnipeg: my wife and I were there for a reunion of Misericordia Hospital nurses. Another such reunion is planned for this June and I was looking forward to seeing Val again. - Posted by: Patrick McDougall, Ottawa (chum at Provencher School, St. Boniface ) on: Apr 11, 2014
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We met your father at the boni vital pool. He was always cruising the life guards and always had a smile. Great person....he will be missed. - Posted by: Mike Laczko and family (Friend at the swimming pool) on: Dec 20, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Papa was one in a million. His kindness and sense of humour will forever be remembered by the kids and I. What a wonderful and kind soul! - Posted by: Patty Branchi (Sister in law to Nancy. Aunt to Jennelle and Brett) on: Dec 20, 2012
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I spent many nights working with Val in "50 booth" at CBC TV. Always enjoyable and the job always was done perfectly even with all the laughter. I see by the number of people talking about Val here that he made all of us enjoy this world more. I met many fine people in my years at CBC. Val ranks up there with the best. My heartfel condolances to all who loved him - Posted by: Murray Parker (friend and collegue) on: Dec 20, 2012
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Always with the puns and jokes. Val made us laugh. Val welcomed so many new people to the CBC. We all loved him. Rest easy. - Posted by: Jim Worobec (colleague) on: Dec 20, 2012
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NANCY, DOUG, JENELLE, BRETT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES..YOUR FATHER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED NOT ONLY BY HIS LOVELY FAMILY BUT TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM. HE TOUCHED ONE AND ALL WHO EVER MET HIM AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. - Posted by: LARRY PITRE (FRIEND) on: Dec 18, 2012
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Val had a gift for making whomever he met comfortable and a talent for making them smile! Val you will be missed but never forgotten! - Posted by: Evelyn Dumaine-Marshall & Mickey Marshall (Neighbors and friends) on: Dec 18, 2012
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. With heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Angela Lamboo (Friend) on: Dec 18, 2012
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I enjoyed many laughs with Val during his visits to Bonivital Pool. His joy for life was contagious. He generously agreed to be Dumbo the Clown at my sons’ birthday party many years ago. A gentle soul who will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Kerry Zakowich ((former staff at Bonivital pool)) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Dear Glen, Nancy and Lori - so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of your dad...always kidding and teasing us kids. I have never forgotten him and never will. Now he can make the Angels laugh and heaven is an even better place. - Posted by: Patricia (Rougeau) Fosty (Neighbourhood Kid) on: Dec 17, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss, our families go back to before Val and Agnes were married, my Mom worked with Agnes, together our families grew up in Windsor Park, I always loved visiting the Joyals, so fun to be around. As luck would have it when I married we moved back to Windsor Park and had the great pleasure of reconnecting with Mr. Joyal. We chatted often he even did a clown act for my son's birthday, a day he still remembers with the magic colouring book. Hugs and love to you all. Love JoAnn - Posted by: JoAnn Teillet Bloomfield (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2012
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My condolences to your family. My father had many good memories to share with us about his friend, Val Joyal. They knew each other in school and growing up in St. Boniface. - Posted by: Cheryl Marion (My father (Cecil Gagnon) was a good friend of your Dad in their youth.) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Val was a true broadcast pioneer in Winnipeg cbc. He was always so good at his job while being so much fun to work with. I will always remember the fun and good times working with Val in studio 50 as he ran the ship making cbwt look so good in the early days of tv. He will always be remembered as a really great guy that we had the honour to know and work with. He sure won't be forgotten. - Posted by: Ron Place (cbc friend) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Nancy, Lori, Glenn and families - We just loved your Dad and remember his wonderful sense of humour. Our condolences, The Mott Family - Posted by: The Mott Family (Old neighbours) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Val always had a smile for everyone he met and had a way of making them feel special. His "quick" witted jokes will truly be missed! Our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Gerry & Billie Couture (Colleague & Friends) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Our association with Val at CBC over many years was filled with fun and laughter. Val was very dedicated to his job which made it a real pleasure to work with him. We're sure his many colleagues at CBC share our condolences. Warmest wishes to his family. - Posted by: Arnie and Lynne Kellner (CBC colleagues) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Val was always fun to work with. He created lots of laughs and was always very entertaining. RIP Val you will be missed Brian Lawrence - Posted by: Brian Lawrence (Friend and Collegue) on: Dec 17, 2012
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Val was a gentle spirit who loved to make people smile with his joking nature. He was a very special man and friend. I will miss his quick wit. - Posted by: Terry Patton (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2012
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We were so fortunate to have Val as one of our customers at Bonivital. He did indeed make us smile. I do remember the times he brought Professor Magic to the pool as well as when he agreed to be our Santa Claus. We will all miss him. - Posted by: Sylvia Raketti (McCormick) (previous staff member from the pool) on: Dec 17, 2012
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My husband so enjoyed your Dad. I met him only once but was struck by his positive energy. My thoughts go out to your family. Helene Bulger - Posted by: Helene Bulger (My husband went to Bonivital with your Dad) on: Dec 17, 2012
