Joyce Lavoie
d. January 22, 2015
Joyce Lavoie
(nee Hanson)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Lavoie (nee Hanson) on Thursday, January 22, 2015 with her daughter Ida by her side, at the age of 81 years in the St. Claude Pavilion.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Marion Kiefer (Steve), Ida Middleton (Reg), Robert Lavoie, Denise Bergeron (Norman), Roger Lavoie (Debra) and Jocelyn Espenell (Lionel); grandchildren Candace Hadway (Mark), Jill Middleton, Shannon Kiefer (Kris), Daniel Lavoie, Derek Espenell and Tyler Espenell; great grandchildren Nolan, Makenna, Landon, Marlee, Callie, Sydney, Isabella and Kenzie; brother James Hanson (Pat). Joyce was predeceased by her husband Armand; mother and father Lillian and Andrew Hanson; sisters Ruth Harris (Art) and Martha Warburton (Bert).
Joyce was a great lover of people and listening to their stories. She was an active community member as represented by her participation in community hockey and baseball leagues and her work in the hospitality industry. She loved music and on her final day was seen keeping the beat to her favourite songs which played forever in her thoughts.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment in the St. Claude Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Box 119 – 204 Main Street Winkler, MB R6W 4A4.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com