JOAN NOONAN

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JOAN NOONAN (nee French) With saddened hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Joan Noonan (French) aged 75 on May 13, 2011 at the Morris Hospital Healthcare Centre. Joan was born on August 21, 1935 in Dominion City, Manitoba to Jim and Eva French. She was the second youngest of ten children. Joan grew up in Dominion City and attended Dominion City School. Joan loved to go dancing with her sisters and friends. She married Joe Noonan and had five children. They travelled across the world and made many places such as Whitehorse, New Zealand, and USA home. Joan and Joe parted company and Joan raised the five children by babysitting for the friends and family of the area. Joan met and joined families with Keith Scott. They both adored the Legion and shared many interests. She enjoyed camping and spending time with Keith. Waking up early in the morning and spending time in her Gazebo which overlooked her huge garden and apple trees was where you could find Joan. She loved her family and friends. Joan cherished children whether they were her own or the ones she babysat. She was known as Auntie Joan by all the children she babysat. Joan loved her pets. They were as valued as her children. Joan enjoyed her garden, knitting, along with making jams and preserves. Her kitchen was always full of company, and she enjoyed seeing everyone come in and have a visit. Joan loved to watch or listen to the Toronto Blue Jays no matter if they were winning or losing, she was a dedicated and loyal fan. She was involved with the Dominion City Legion Branch 160 as a secretary for many years. Her family was her life and she will be so sadly missed by her children Dale (Lori), Tom, Dan, Lorrie (Ed), Mike (Kim); stepchildren Bill (Cindy), Dave (Debra), Cheryl (Ron), Jeff (Anita), Tom (Sheila); grandchildren Devin (Shannon), Lisa (Kyle), Ryan (Kaila), Robyn, Nicholas and Nicholas. Great-grandchildren Cohen and Landen. Siblings Bernice (Matt) Graydon, Jean Keehn, Gwen (Bryan) Nichols and many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her long time companion and partner Keith Scott, her parents, siblings, Wallace, Vaughan, Thomas, Kenny, Dorothy, and Norma. Funeral service will be held at the Community Hall in Dominion City at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Interment will follow at the Dominion City Cemetery. Cremation has taken place at Green Acres Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements by Green Acres Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dominion City Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 160, 114 Waddell Ave. E, Dominion City, Manitoba in Memory of Joan Noonan. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy #1 East inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg Condolences may be sent to: www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2011