VIOLA ETHEL JOY MOWAT

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VIOLA ETHEL JOY MOWAT After a very full and rewarding life, Joy passed away peacefully at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB, on December 17, 2014, at the age of 85 years. Joy was born in Lundar, MB, on February 11, 1929, to Bill and Violet Olson. After completing her teaching certificate at the Normal School in Winnipeg, Mom moved to Gladstone to begin her career, where she met the love of her life. She married Power Mowat on July 5, 1952, and together they raised a family and shared a wonderful life together. Mom had many passions in her life. First and foremost, she had a love for music. She spent many years studying music and shared her passion with the community through teaching, organizing festivals and putting on countless musical productions and performances. It was a passion that continued throughout her life. Power and Joy loved to travel; finding adventure around the world, first together and then with their family. She enjoyed her Bridge clubs, playing cards, fishing and many other activities, as long as she was surrounded by her family and friends. Mom leaves to cherish her memory, her children Kevin and Jennifer, Aileen, Vi and Bob, Jeff and Tracey; her precious grandchildren Jennifer (Mark), Lindsay (Mike), Derek (Lisa), Justin (Kara), Stephen (Manon), Bryce (Sarah), Andrew (Amanda); her great-grandchildren Jack, McKinley Joy and Cole; her sister Mae MacGillvray and sister-in-law Elizabeth Chapman; many nieces and nephews; her cherished students and life-long Gladstone friends. Joy was predeceased by her beloved husband Power and her sisters Lil Andrews and Hope MacNeil. Our Mom exemplified a life of love, family, community, and church. She brought joy to the lives of the people that knew and loved her. She was everything that you could want in a wife, a Mom, a Nana, a teacher and a friend. A memorial service celebrating Joy's life will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladstone United Church, 33 Morris Avenue, Gladstone, MB. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may wish to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or the Gladstone United Church Memorial Fund. The family wishes to thank all of the staff of Gladstone's Third Crossing Manor and Dr. Eva Berman-Wong for their professional and compassionate care. Those we love, we never lose, For always they will be, Loved, remembered, treasured, Always in our memory. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone-MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2014