JOAN HELEN HANKS

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JOAN HELEN HANKS It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Mother, Sister, Grandmother and great-grandmother Joan Helen Hanks on September 12, 2007. Joan was predeceased by her first husband Orville Charles Winters in 1959 and her second husband Norman Hanks in 1998. Joan is survived by her children Dennis Winters and wife Darylene, and Heather (Hanks) Cote and husband Simon. Joan is also survived by her grandchildren Josh (Shannon), Nathan (Anita) and Paula Winters. Great-grandchildren are Devin, Katie, Danny, Max and Sarah all of Alberta. She is also survived by her Aunt Selenia Emiry of Ontario and her sisters Betty, Dot, and brother John all of Ontario. Joan is also predeceased by brothers Wallace, Lloyd and Donald. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Joyce and Dorothy (Winnipeg) and brother-in-law George (Montreal) and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Joan was born in Espanola, Ontario, on October 16, 1925. While living in Montreal with her family, Joan was devoted to her work as a Real Estate agent. They retired in Winnipeg in the early 1990s. Joan was known for her active life at the curling rink where she loved to curl, and in later life supported curling by watching the games. Throughout Joan's life she has played many games of bridge with her many friends and relatives, and for a while enjoyed her gardening and flowers and her many crossword puzzles. Our Mom, Grandmother and friend will be greatly missed and not forgotten. The memorial service is to be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Chapel Lawn at 3:00 p.m. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2007