Joan Swain

Margaret Joan Swain

(nee Boyce)

With family at her side Joan Swain passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 in the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

Joan was born in Wareham, Dorset, England on February 17, 1925. She met her husband Floyd during the second World War while he was stationed in England. At War's end, Joan left her family in England and came to Canada to start her new life here with Floyd. Joan and Floyd were married in 1947 and together they made their life in Portage where they raised two daughters Hazel and Sheila. Joan and Floyd enjoyed their years together in Portage la Prairie, working and raising their family and making many close friends.In later years they enjoyed many winters in Mesa and Arizona. Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and crafts. They always took great pride in their family and they loved spending family time with their daughters, their four grandsons and their grandchildren.

Joan leaves to mourn her passing her daughters Hazel (Gordon) Stewart and Sheila Wilson; her grandchildren Todd Stewart (Amanda Outingdyke), Gordon (Lisa) Stewart, Cory Wilson (Amanda Lyall) and Scott (Robyn) Stewart; as well as her great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Kalyssa, Morgan and Shea. Joan will be dearly missed by her brother Clifford (Esme) Boyce of Bournemouth, England and the family of her dear friend the late Iris Egan.

At Joan's request cremation has taken place and a family graveside service will take place. Joan wished to thank all of her family and friends for their support and kindness through the years. The family would like to thank the staff on the Medical Ward for their kind and gentle care. In our mother's words: "Remember if you can, the good times not the bad, the happy times not the sad."

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to the Sunset Palliative Care Unit, Portage District General Hospital Foundation, 524 Fifth St. SE, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A8or to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Sask. Ave.E, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N OK8.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements.857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com