JOAN WATSON

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• It is with great sadness to hear of Joan's passing. She was such a great lady. She was always laughing and smiling. She had a wit about her, that kept a lot of the male staff at the Legislative Building on their toes. She will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences to her daughter and family. Jamie-Lynn - Posted by: Jamie-Lynn Henkel (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2012

• We were deeply saddened to hear of our dear friend Joan's passing. We were always glad and happy to see Joan. She was on my mind for a while. We had shared my good life stories...she will always hold a special place in our heart. May Joan rest in eternal peace with Creator...May Creator comfort those that mourn the loss of this beautiful lady. - Posted by: Janice Straightnose & Gideon Hodge (Friends) on: Jun 10, 2012

• My condolenes to Joan's family. Good bye my dear friend. I worked with Joan for 9 years at the leg as a cleaner. I am going to miss you. Joanne Abrey - Posted by: joanne abrey (friend) on: Jun 09, 2012

• My condolences to Joan's family. Having known Joan for quite a few years I had the pleasure of working with her at the Legislative building as a cleaner previous to my retirement. Joan always had a smile for everyone & her laughter could be heard throughout the hallways at work. She had an extremely joyful personality & it was a pleasure just to spend some time in her company. Each year government services had a fishing derby & my family had the pleasure of being able to pick her up & spend the day together fishing on the red river at Selkirk. I will miss you Joan, you will be remembered by many, including myself, as this is all we can ask, that you were able to touch peoples hearts & make a difference in other peoples lifetime on earth. You are in God's company now, keeping everyone smiling in the heavens above. I shall cherish our moments that we shared together for as long as I shall live. Friends forever, Tom Wylie - Posted by: Tom Wylie (Friend) on: Jun 08, 2012

• I first met Mrs. Watson in the staff room at Kildonan East Collegiate in the late 80s or early 90s. We always talked as if we'd known each other for quite a while. This was a very comfortable relationship and I came to respect her views and opinions. I was, therefore, very pleased to see her on a daily basis when both she and I found ourselves at John Henderson Jr. High. We continued our friendship and our daily conversations always made me treasure her the more. I appreciated her far beyond what my words can convey. Yes, her Roti were out of this world. I stock-piled them in the freezer and think that there might still be one more parcel that I have missed. I have never tasted better nor do I expect that I ever will. Joan was a very loyal and treasured friend and I regret that I will not see her welcoming smile, ever again, on this side of the veil. I would look out of my classroom window, waiting to see her walk over to the school from the bus stop, just so I could talk to her for a while. I believe that she did endure to the end and will be well-received by our Heavenly Father. - Posted by: Doug Sparkes (Proud to say that Joan was a friend of mine) on: Jun 07, 2012

• April 1976 Ellice Ave. going to work on the bus this lady speaking to everybody saw me and said What is your name, George I said, new here, Yes. I got off the bus at Main and Mountain went to work, going home on the bus was Joan. Again she said yes I answered on Ellice I got off and went home this was it instant friends for years I can truly say that smiling and talking lady was a friend to me, the stranger in Winnipeg. JOAN God Bless. Keep smiling George Connor. - Posted by: George Connor (Friend) on: Jun 07, 2012

• I met Joan back in 1975. There was never a boring moment when Joan Watson was around. She always had a joke to tell. Most of all I will miss Joan for her Roti on a Saturday evening, Boat cruise and Caribbean Parties.. I will miss you Joan. There will always be that special place in my heart for you. Rest in Peace my good Friends... Emanuel - Posted by: Emanuel & Levetta Edwards (Very Close Friends) on: Jun 07, 2012

• I worked at the Legislative Building in Room 42 and Joan was one of our cleaners and she was the most delightful, bubbly, happy go lucky person and we quickly formed a friendship. Then I found out about Joan's magnificent Roti - well I took orders for her and the Staff in Room 42 were very happy with their Roti!! I went away to Kuwait for 3 years and when I came back - I popped into the Leg and who did I see but Joan.......... she came over to me and gave me the most wonderful hug and said "damn girl - where you bin and you look terrific. You look younger. That was Joan for you - she always had a smile, a story and warmth and friendship to give to me and others around her. Joan dear - your earthly life is over - but the essence of you will always be with us. Blessings and light to you my friend. Jacquie Hayward - Posted by: Jacquie Hayward (Friend) on: Jun 07, 2012