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BARBARA JOYCE BELANGER (CUSITAR)

Born: Nov 02, 1945

Date of Passing: Mar 05, 2018

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BARBARA JOYCE BELANGER (nee CUSITAR) November 2, 1945 - March 5, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Joyce Belanger (nee Cusitar), at her home. She leaves to mourn her daughter Brenna Belanger, grandchildren, Theodore and Zachary, and many close friends and family. Barb was an immensely kind, giving, and caring person who always had a love of life, cats, nursing, and especially Mickey Mouse. She attended Gordon Bell High School, graduating in 1962, then graduated from the St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing, in 1967. Through her nursing career she held many positions including those at the Winnipeg General Hospital, Canadian Red Cross, Victoria General Hospital Emergency and ended her career at HealthLinks. She spent more than 40 years involved in the cat fancy showing and breeding Abyssinian, Maine Coons and her most beloved Japanese Bobtails. She also judged for ACFA for more than 25 years, was on the ACFA genetics committee and was honoured to be invited to judge in Beijing, China, in 2004. She enjoyed travelling the world, including many visits to Walt Disney World, in Florida, as well as California, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada's Maritime provinces. Barb was never one to have a fuss made for her. She gave from the heart and her love was unconditional. She had an amazing sense of humour and could always find something good in any situation. No matter how bad it was at the time, she would always remember it with humour. She had requested immediate cremation and no service be held, however her interment will take place in early May 2018, with a gathering of remembrance to follow. Date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Heart & Stroke Foundation or an animal shelter.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 14, 2018

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • Tried to phone you today and found your obit. I returned at the end of May from sailing the Gulf. Had a nasty health encounter myself so have been out of contact. I met Barb when we both worked as Nursing directors at the canadian red cross in the 70s. We kept in touch over the years and both worked at health links sfter 2000. Barb was a bright girl who practiced nursing with ethics. We were old school girls. I enjoyed her company as well as that with her beautifull daughter. I will miss her. - Posted by: Candy Allen (Nursing) on: Sep 11, 2018

  • I just learned of Barb's death last night from some of the other members of the Dorchester Co-op - a house we shared with Barb beginning in June 1969, I am sending my sympathy at your loss, Brenna. We had lost touch over the years, but I have wonderful memories of Barbara, music, and her efforts to teach me to crochet. Lynn - Posted by: Lynn Clark (Friend from Dorchester Co-op) on: May 06, 2018

  • Bren, it has taken my a while to collect the words. Your mum was such a kind soul. She kinda adopted me after my mom passed. She will be very greatly missed by all who knew her. I am always here for you no matter what you need. Love you so much. - Posted by: Chrissy Van Somer (Family) on: Mar 31, 2018

  • When I moved to Winnipeg 20 years ago and became involved with the cat fancy one of the first people I met was Barb. She was always ready to help the cat club in any way. Her knowledge of airline movements and the airline reservation system saved the club much aggravation and money when it came time to arrange the transportation of judges for the annual cat show. Her annual regional awards dinner presentation was something all looked forward to, She was always available to new club members and particularly to the executive when experienced advice was required. She will be missed. - Posted by: Robert Jacobs (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2018

  • Brenna and family, my condolences to you on the lost of your mom/grandma. I have many fond memories from our years of working nights together at the Vic. She was a very caring and generous nurse and co-worker and her laugh will be embedded in my mind forever. - Posted by: Colleen Gillis (Co-worker at Victoria) on: Mar 15, 2018

  • My condolences and sympathies to Barbara’s family and friends. Barb and I have worked in Emergency at the Victoria Hospital for several years. She showed respect to her co-workers and was caring and compassionate to the patients. She will be missed. Sorry for such a great loss to her family. Pona Mohammed - Posted by: Pona Mohammed (Co-Worker) on: Mar 15, 2018

  • I worked many night shifts with Barb in the emergency department at the Victoria Hospital. She was a compassionate nurse and it was a privilege to work with her. Her great sense of humor and fun personality made the nights fly by. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Sandra Trinkies (Co-worker) on: Mar 14, 2018

  • I have known Barb for many years, we traveled to many a cat show together. Over the years we have lost contact with each other but I have never forgotten my friend. She was truly one of the good ones with never anything bad to say. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to Brenna, Theodore and Zachary. - Posted by: Heather Lightfoot (Feschuk) (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2018

  • May God bless and keep you Barbie!! Give all the gang a big hug for me!! Until we meet again - love you. Cousin Bobbie - Posted by: Roberta Younger (Rogers) (Cousin) on: Mar 14, 2018

  • I will miss you very much, and will take care of your girl the best I can. - Posted by: Kaleigh (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2018

  • I worked with Barb in Emergency many years ago at the Victoria Hospital. She was a kind, caring nurse with a ready smile, and a wonderful teammate. My condolences to the family for their loss. - Posted by: Heidie Allison (Co-worker) on: Mar 14, 2018

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