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JOYCE ETOLA GORRELL
Date of Passing: Dec 01, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOYCE ETOLA GORRELL (nee PARTRIDGE) Joyce passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016 at Deer Lodge Hospital at the age of 85, after a lengthy illness. Joyce grew up on a farm in Hamiota, Manitoba, with her five siblings, where she cultured her love of nature and all animals, especially cats. She was a gifted pianist and attended Brandon College for Music, as well as teacher's college. She taught piano for many years and was awarded a bronze medal for piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She was a talented watercolour artist and enjoyed working part-time as a florist. She loved puzzles and card games and long drives in the country. She was well-known for her dedication to God and her church. Joyce was predeceased by her son, Glen Douglas Gorrell, and is survived by her son, Ken and daughter, Heather (Iain). Other special people in Joyce's life include her nieces Jane, Linda, Cecile, and grandniece, Amy. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. A family memorial will take place in spring 2017. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Heather and Ken ... I offer you condolences for the passing of your mother. In your mom, I saw a grace, an elegance and a good soul. She and I have had many conversations over the years (I first met her in 1970 when I was a young bride recently uprooted to this area of our country). The past few years, I discovered the talents of an accomplished artist and I knew her love of music, flowers, birds...During one particular telephone conversation, several years ago, at a very difficult time in my life, she shared with me the title of a book she had read and which had offered her comfort. She thought maybe, it may bring me solace (or wisdom) .... the irony of this was that I was in the midst of reading this very gem. The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz.....she ended her conversation with much warmth and very kind words to help heal me. I will NEVER forget that act of reaching out and of kindness. My daughter and I recently visited her and found her in good spirits, it was to be our last visit, and it was a lovely one. I am happy to have had the inclusion of your mom in the journey of my life. I will always remember her with love. - Posted by: Cécile Mahoney (Niece ) on: Dec 11, 2016
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Joyce was my neighbour for many years at the Fort Garry Rotary Villa. We enjoyed puzzling together and often puzzled until late at night. We shared many visits, chatting and munching on freshly baked cookies. I've missed her for a while now and will always miss her gentle spirit and fun-loving nature. - Kathryn - Posted by: Kathryn Harper (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2016
