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JOSIE ANN KERNAGHAN
Born: Nov 02, 1949
Date of Passing: May 31, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSIE ANN KERNAGHAN
Josie Ann Kernaghan was born November 2, 1949, the eldest of five children to Stan and Agnes Kernaghan. Josie was part of a close family, with three sisters, Karen, Patti and Jennifer, and one brother, Darcy. Josie is survived by her siblings, their families, and many cousins. Josie left us on Friday, May 31, 2019, following complications from cancer.
Josie grew up in Winnipeg, moved to Vancouver in 1970 and lived in West Vancouver for over 40 years. She was a well known and loved member of the Ambleside community.
Josie was an A student, a Sunday School teacher and a leader at school. Her passions were music, reading, history and writing poetry and prose. She was a model for Eaton's throughout her teens and Queen of Silver Heights Collegiate. She enjoyed her summers at Falcon Lake and driving her mother's Impala convertible, and her Dad's Willy's Jeep. Josie worked in Edgemont for several years and then joined the family businesses downtown.
During her adult life Josie struggled with personal health challenges, but always lived with humility, dignity and poise. Above all, Josie had a wonderful sense of humour, sensitive touch and reached out to help people wherever she went.
A celebration of Josie’s life will be held at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver, BC on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. A private family interment will follow. Love to all who knew Josie, and may she "Rest In Peace". She was kind and gentle, everyone loved Josie.
In memory of Josie and in lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Lung Association or BC Cancer Agency are appreciated.
www.hollyburnfunerals.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was sadden to read of Josie's passing as she has always had a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss. - Posted by: William Harvey (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2020
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My family’s deepest condolences on Josie’s passing. We are distant cousins through the Borody and Bajurny families. I lost my mum just two months ago and the grief at times is overwhelming therefore I well know what you all are going through. Again our heartfelt expression of sympathy. - Posted by: Leonard Offrowich (Relative) on: Jun 08, 2019