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JULIA ELLEN MCINNES
Born: Apr 04, 1957
Date of Passing: Mar 08, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJULIA ELLEN MCINNES March 8, 2019 Julia Ellen McInnes was the third of four children, born to Ada and Malcom McInnes. Born April 4, 1957, year of the rooster. Julia lived her early life in Winnipeg, attending Sir John Franklin, Grosvenor, River Heights and Kelvin Schools. Julia attended the University of Manitoba and studied Icelandic, which prompted a yearlong sojourn in Iceland to study the language. Water always called to her and she adventured east to the Maritimes to build her nest, raise her family, and study for her Master's degree in School Psychology at Dalhousie. She was dedicated to her career and loved working with students and families in schools. Her passions included music, travel, and creating things with her own two hands - cooking, sewing, knitting, watercolour, gardening, and carpentry. Perhaps the talent we will miss most of all are her flaky and buttery, crispy and golden brown, authentic and unrivalled pie crusts. The people left to mourn are too many to name; her daughter, Emily McInnes-Greenberg and her fiancé David White, her son Zachary McInnes-Greenberg, her sisters, Alison McInnes, Cathy McInnes and husband Bob Porter, brother John McInnes, and wife Qin, aunt Edna Ferguson, brother-in-law and friend Ross Davidson, Emily and Zak's father, Norman Greenberg, brother-in-law Joel and his wife Cary Greenberg, Julia's adoring nieces, Ainsley Davidson, Chloe Davidson, Sarah Davidson, Kate Webb, Jessica Thompson, Kayla Greenberg, and nephew Kyle McInnes. The friends that will miss Julia every day are so many; Mary Jane Lundy, Joan Parkinson, Colleen Peacock, Holly Mackie, Alice Rabideau, and all of her work colleagues at the Halifax Regional School Board, especially the Robin to her Batman. Finally, her two "furry girls", Willow and Hazel, who provided wonderful company for Julia since she rescued them on Valentine's Day 2018. They have become part of the family, and will be staying that way. Julia was taken from us far too soon and we are all shocked and devastated. She was assaulted by a horrible illness, small-cell lung cancer, which she fought with an inspiring fortitude and presence of mind. When she did finally succumb, it was with a serene and graceful acceptance, surrounded by love and support from her family, who sang and laughed and talked with her until the very end. We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax for the incredible care and support Julia received during her fight with her illness since Fall 2018. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Julia's name to the Canadian Red Cross, Feed The Children, Nova Scotia SPCA, or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared online: http://tjtracey.com/julia-ellen-mcinnes/
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to hear of Julie's passing. My condolences. She was special, a rarity. - Posted by: Brian Bulmer (Friend) on: Oct 16, 2023
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After the 2012 Kelvin reunion, and reconnecting with Eloise and Holly, I had hoped to reconnect with that small group from Grosvenor and Sir John Franklin. I am so sorry to hear about Julie's passing and that we will not have that chance. I still come back to Winnipeg frequently and drive or wander past Julie's house often. I will always remember her bubbly smile. Barbara (Lee) Robertson - Posted by: Barbara (Lee) Robertson (friend) on: Mar 29, 2019
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My condolences to Alison, John and Cathy and Julie's family on the untimely passing of Julie. Julie and I went through junior high and high school together, and as a result of my friendship with John I spent a great deal of time in her house and at her cottage at Star Lake - she displayed a great deal of patience with us. I remember Julie as always having a smile on her face, and never/rarely a bad thing to say about anyone. She is genuinely missed. And a big hug is owed to Holly for making it out to Halifax in time. - Posted by: Terry MacDonald (Friend) on: Mar 26, 2019
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We recently moved back to Winnipeg and I’ve thought of Julie often as I frequently pass by the old McInnes home. I was profoundly saddened to read of Julie’s passing in yesterday’s Free Press and extend my sincere condolences to her friends and family especially sibs, Alison, John and Cathy and dear friend Holly. Julie and I were part of a small’ish group of kids that spent our formative years together from Kindergarten through high school. From learning to read from Dick and Jane at Grosvenor to riding the bus to Sir John to walking down Kingsway and Elm to River Heights and early morning choir practices at Kelvin, I remember laughing with Julie until our faces were bright red. I also remember Julie as smart, resourceful, independent and confident enough at a young age to choose her own path after high school rather than follow the more conventional expectations of others. Although I haven’t seen Julie in many years, it is evident that she lived a rich, full life, if not a long one. I’ve always hoped I would see those adorable freckles and gorgeous red/auburn curls again so we could reminisce and laugh again about our early days together. Eloise - Posted by: Eloise Lyon (Friend) on: Mar 24, 2019