AMANDA JOY FERLAND

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

AMANDA JOY FERLAND August 16, 1974 - November 29, 2003 It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Amanda Joy Ferland, on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at St. Boniface General Hospital, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Mandy leaves to cherish her memory, her loving mother Ann and her precious daughter Alexandra; her aunts, Adeline Sinclair, Yvonne (Francis) Lavallee, Rita (Lloyd) McKay, Linda (Jim) Sangster, Norma (Don) Sanderson, Jackie, Heather, Alice (Glen) Chastelaine, Rubina, and Marie; her uncles, Harry (Jan) Ferland, William (Orma) Ferland and Wilfred (Hazel) Ducharme; her godfather Willard Lamirande; her auntie Laura Guiboche; her great aunts, Lena and Dorothy; her great uncles, Ernie Ferland and Herman Turner; numerous cousins, special friends, Sophia Ballantyne and Rhonda Cook, and godchild Whitney Ballantyne. Amanda was predeceased by her grandparents, Bill and Shiela Ferland; her cousin Cassandra; her uncle Esau Sinclair; her great aunties, Louise and Agnes Ballantyne and Mary Ferland; her great uncles, John, Adelard and Stan Ferland. Amanda lived up to her middle name "Joy", she brought joy to so many people. She was very outgoing and had many friends both young and old, whom she had great respect for. Amanda loved to talk on the phone and was known as "Miss MTS" by her family. Amanda was born in Ashern and spent most of her life in Grand Rapids. She worked at various jobs in Grand Rapids, the last job being at the Northbrook Restaurant. She thoroughly enjoyed her job as it brought her to be with people. Amanda loved children and was loved in return. She was "Auntie Manda" to the children, to the rest of the family she was "Mandy" and will forever remain in our hearts. Amandas faith in God was strong, even in pain her faith never wavered. Wake services will be held on Tuesday, December 2 and on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. each evening at the Roman Catholic Parish Hall, Grand Rapids, MB. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m., with a viewing beginning at 12:00 p.m., at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MB, with Father Ed Officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital, Internal Med Ward especially her nurse Brandie. Also to her friends who were with us your presence and prayers were a great comfort and will not be forgotten. Mandy, we love you and will miss you. Arrangements Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2003