JOYCE MAY SMITH (BOURGEOIS)

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JOYCE MAY SMITH (nee BOURGEOIS) It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Smith announces her passing after a long illness, on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at the age of 73 years. Remaining to forever cherish Joyce's memory are her children, Roderick (Corinne), Timothy (Debby), Bradley (Janice), Keith; two adopted children, Sheldon and Ernie. Nanny will also be forever remembered by her five grandchildren Nicholas, Jenelle, Christian, Haley and Justine. She was predeceased by her parents Susan Scully and Steven Bourgeois. Joyce was born August 20, 1936 in Winnipeg an only child. Her greatest passions in life were her family, friends, bingo, knitting and reading. She had an incredible giving heart and over her lifetime helped many in need while expecting nothing in return. Joyce made friends wherever she went and would never hesitate to give you anything she had, even if it meant she had to go without. Mom was a precious gift given to us from god and was the guardian angel to everyone she touched. On Wednesday, May 19 a Celebration of Mom's life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. A private family Interment will be held at a later date in the St. Boniface Cemetery, 917 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family would like to express a thank you to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for taking such good care of their mom. Donations in Joyce's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. George Elliot

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2010