JOYCE ELEANOR McCAUSLAND
(nee McKNIGHT)
It
is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Eleanor McCausland
(nee McKnight) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She
passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St.
Boniface Hospital at the age of 73 years.
Joyce
will be deeply missed by her husband Lawrence of 55 years; two children Ian
McCausland (Lynda) and Tracy Bijl (Rod); grandchildren Sarah, Matthew and Liam;
sister Evelyn Day (Gary); as well as numerous nieces; nephews; relatives; and
friends. She was predeceased by her father Arthur and mother Gladys.
On
June 22, 1939 Joyce was born and raised on the family farm in the Killarney
region where she learned the importance of strong family commitments that she
carried throughout her life. She was married on July 5, 1958 to Lawrence George
McCausland in Boissevain, Manitoba. Shortly after, they moved to Winnipeg to
start their career and family.
After
her long career in banking, Joyce embraced volunteerism, spending 20 years with
the Grace Hospital Auxiliary. She was a familiar and friendly face at The
Muffin Stop. While not an avid curler
herself, she devoted many hours assisting with the junior curling program at
Assiniboia Memorial Curling Club. Joyce was an active member of the Crestview
United Church assisting with many church functions. Until recently, she was
working part-time as a Costco demonstrator. She enjoyed spending time at the
lake with her family and friends at Morden’s Meadows.
Of
the many hats she wore, the one that brought her the most joy was being a
grandmother. She could always be counted on to attend the many activities her
grandchildren were involved in. Joyce will be remembered and loved by many
people for her commitment to family, community and strength of spirit.
A
Celebration of Joyce's Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2:00
p.m. in Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, with a reception at
the church to follow. The family
would like to send a special thank you to the staff of St. Boniface Hospital
Unit E6 for their kind and compassionate care they provided Joyce.
In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honour of Joyce McCausland to the St.
Boniface Hospital Foundation – Ward E6, 409 Tache
Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Home &
Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg,
wojciksfuneralchapel.com, 204 – 586 – 8668.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
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