JOANNE RITA BLYTH (SIDLEY)

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JOANNE RITA BLYTH (nee SIDLEY) The family would like to announce with great sadness the passing of Joanne Rita Marie Blyth on July 5th, 2000 at the Riverview Health Centre, after a courageous fight with cancer. Predeceased by her father, Joseph Sidley on February 17th, 1990, Joanne leaves to mourn her loving daughter Erin; mother Rita; four brothers, John and wife Lydia, Paul and wife Dawn, David and wife Terry, Tony and wife Karen; as well as many nieces and nephews, David, Paul, Michael, Chris, Lisa, Michelle, Leslie, Cameron, Varina, Evan, Kelly, Cynthia and Christopher. She also leaves to mourn many good friends. Joanne was born on June 18th, 1950 and resided in Transcona for the majority of her life. She worked for the Canadian Grain Commission for 15 years and was currently working as a coordinator for ISO. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff and doctors at the Health Science Centre and especially the staff and doctors at Riverview Health Centre for all their care and support. Visitation will be held Sunday evening July 9th between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day Street. Memorial service to follow on Monday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. also at the chapel with Rev. Linda Zagowzewski officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. When family ties are broken And a loved one has to pass It leaves a wound that never heals And many broken hearts. But looking back with memories Upon the path you trod We bless the years we spent with you And leave the rest to God. Love you mum. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 07, 2000