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JAMES: Audrey "Joan" James (nee Bicknell) of Brandon, beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Personal Care Home on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the age of 69 years.
Joan was born in Brandon on the 24th of June 1937, the sixth child of Oswald Bicknell and Mary Madeline Bicknell (nee Hogan). Joan received her education, both academic and music, at St. Michael’s Academy. After graduation, Joan took a job as a secretary at Camp Shilo, where she met and married David James. After their marriage in June of 1964, they took a transfer in the Army to Germany. While in Germany their first of three children was born, Christopher Cale. Returning to Canada in 1966, they welcomed another addition to their family, Lisa Marie. Twelve months later their last child, Catherine Anne, arrived. In the summer of 1977, Joan and kids moved back to Brandon.
Joan had a deep devotion to God and St. Augustine’s Church, a lifetime member of the Catholic Women’s League and a Catechism teacher for 25 years.
Joan spent every Friday at the mall having lunch and coffee with friends and getting her hair done at Hair Today. Joan was a very social person; she had many friends and kept in touch regularly with many of her girlfriends from school.
Joan had fifty years of pain and suffering, the last thirty-five years confined to a wheelchair. We are thankful she is free of the chair and her ailments.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, Ozzie and Madge, and her sister Madeline. Joan is survived by her son Chris (Laurel Robinson, Abbi and Piper) granddaughters Rachel and Lauren; daughter Lisa (Lorne Freeman, Levi and Stephanie) grandchildren
Megan and Blair; daughter Cathy and Aaron Rookes, grandsons Christian and Jaden; sisters Iris, Marguerite and Noreen; brothers Ken (Vivian), Ted (Maryann), Terry (Judy) and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Vigil for Joan was held on Sunday, February 18th at the Brockie Donovan Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, February 19th. Interment was at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, 327-4th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5B7 or to a charity of choice.
JONES: Mrs. Elizabeth Jane "Bessie" Jones of Brandon passed away after a short illness at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on August 30, 2008 at the age of 92 years. In keeping with Bessie’s wishes, cremation will take place with a private family service to be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Bessie may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB, R7A 7M6.
JACOBSEN: Jorgen (John) Jacobsen passed away August 3, 2008 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Assiniboine Centre, following a lengthy battle with cancer. John was born on August 16, 1924 in Denmark. He immigrated to Canada in 1955, settling in Winnipeg where he met and married his wife Agnes. They moved to Brandon in 2002 and currently resided at Hobbs Manor. John is survived by his loving wife Agnes, his three step children, Karen (Don Butler) of Brandon, Pat of Vernon, BC, Gordie (Ann) of Mesa, AZ, three grandchildren, Kristi Josephson of Vancouver BC, Michael Josephson of San Francisco, CA and Joby Bond of Toronto, ON and two great grandchildren, Hakan Williams and Julia Bond. Also surviving are sister Asa Ravn and brother Viggo Jacobsen of Denmark and brother in law Cliff Elmwood of Winnipeg. A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Evert Busink officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Winnipeg at a later date. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. S. Engelbrecht for his care and concern throughout John’s illness, the compassionate Palliative Care staff and the home care team that took such good care of him before his last hospital stay.
JOHNSTON: Donald James It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Donald James Johnston, on 30 June 2008, at the age of 90 years, following a brief illness. A native of Brandon, Dad was the son of the late George and Edith Johnston. He was raised on a farm north of the city, very close to the now defunct community of Carnegie. He attended the Powerville Elementary School, at the time located in the Rural Municipality of Daly and later, Forrest High School. A gifted mechanic, Dad began his vocation by enrolling in a community technical program. Graduating in 1939 at the top of his class, he was immediately hired by Canadian Motors and worked as an automotive mechanic before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940. Prior to being posted overseas in 1942, Dad maintained training aircraft at the Brandon airport, at the time an integral part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. He served three years overseas as a member of the renowned 418 Squadron (City of Edmonton), servicing the Dehavilland Mosquito fighter-bomber. The end of hostilities in 1945 saw Dad repatriated back to Canada where, as a civilian, he again found employment at Canadian Motors. Later, an opportunity allowed Dad to accept a position with the Manitoba Telephone System, where he remained until his retirement in 1979. Dad will be lovingly remembered by Jessie, his wife of 59 years, and his children, Diane (Peter) Boychuk, Elliot Lake, Ontario and George (Susan), Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Sonia (Stuart) McGuire, Stacey (Rob) Hart, Andrew and Brandon Johnston, and his four great-grandchildren, Darren and Jessica McGuire, Tyler and Evan Hart. Dad was predeceased by two brothers, Stewart and George. A time of visitation will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held at Brandon Cemetery, section 53 (far east side of cemetery) on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m with Rev. Michael Skliros officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
JENSEN: Kurt Lauge Egelund Jensen of Brandon, beloved father of Lisa Vasconcelos (David), Renee Jensen, Laural (David) Cunningham, Lori Jensen, Karla Johnson (Kevin Miller) and Poul Jensen passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 75 years. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, with Brockie Donovan Funeral Celebrant Mr. Lawrence McInnes officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc., "GD6 Health Science Centre", 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Complete obituary information to follow.
JACKSON: Carol Faye Jackson (née Bohpa) passed away after a brief illness at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, with family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. A Traditional Ceremony will be held at the Sioux Valley Veterans’ Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2009 starting at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Pratt Family Cemetery.
JAWORSKI: Anna Jaworski of Brandon, beloved wife of Kaz Jaworski, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the age of 76 years. A funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon John McKenzie of St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. If friend’s desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Complete obituary information to follow.
JONASSON: Mr. Donald Arman Jonasson. It's with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Father and Papa on Friday, December 12, 2008 in Carberry, Manitoba. Don was predeceased by his wife Pat, his Mother and Father and his brothers and sisters.
Born in Vidir, Manitoba on November 18, 1938, Don joined the Armed Forces and travelled throughout Europe. Upon discharge, he returned to Manitoba where he spent the majority of his career in the construction industry. He had a passion for woodworking and enjoyed many hours with Jeff working on various projects. Don also loved to cook for his many friends and family. There were not many days that went by without a couple of extra people at the dinner table.
His son Jeff, daughter in law Tracy and grandchildren Jessica, Paige and Brett will miss his quick wit and the close bond that they shared. He was extremely proud of his family and their accomplishments. Left to mourn his passing is his son Jeff (Tracy), daughter Shelley (John) and grandchildren Jessica, Paige, Brett, Larry, Thomas and Daniel. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carberry United Church, 608 Third Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba with Rev. Peggy Reid officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 8-940 Princess Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7A 0P6, would be appreciated.
JONES: Dr. R. R. "Bill" Jones, beloved husband of Joan Jones, passed away at his residence, Hillcrest Place, on Tuesday, December 02, 2008. Bill was born on May 13, 1923 in Brandon. He served as a Gunner in the Canadian Artillery Corp in Europe from 1943 to 1945. Bill graduated from McGill University in Dentistry in 1951. He practiced Dentistry in Brandon for 37 years. Bill was an active member of the Kinsmen and K-40 as well as the International Federation of Dentists. He was also a member of the Manitoba and Canadian Dental Associations. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed spending time at the cottage at Clear Lake. Bill is survived by his wife Joan of Brandon, married 57 years; sons: David of Calgary, AB, Richard of London, ON and Andrew of Winnipeg, MB. He was predeceased by his father Dr. R.C. Jones and mother, Hazel Jones. A memorial service will be held at Central United Church, 327-8th Street, on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Unit #1, 613-10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4G6 or to a charity of choice.
KIRK: Isabella Harriett (Hutchison) of Fairview Home. It is with deep sympathy that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother on Friday, September 29, 2006. Isabella was born at Sec. 24-11-26, Wallace Municipality, Manitoba on October 27, 1910 to David and Harriett Hutchison. Isabella received her education at Two Creeks and Virden. She married Edgar Kirk in 1930. They farmed at Kirkella, sold their farm and moved to Elkhorn. In 1956, they moved to Brandon. Isabella was a member of the Elkhorn Legion, I.O.D.E. and Daffodil Rebekah Lodge #64. Isabella enjoyed going for car rides and on Seniors for Seniors bus trips. She went to Alaska which she really enjoyed and many more places. Those who knew Isabella will never forget her thoughtfulness and her willingness to help others. She was a very sweet, kind person. You were always welcome in Mom’s home for coffee and sweets, especially her pies. She was a great cook. Mom loved to knit and crochet, making many afghans for everyone in the family. When moving to Brandon, Mom worked at Woolworth’s, Anglo Canadian Oil and Linden Lanes school until retirement. Isabella is survived by her daughter Leah (George) Wakefield; two grand-daughters, Dianne (George) Chase, Ingrid (Jeff) Liere. There are six great-grandchildren: Kirk, Kaitlyn, James, Laura, Samuel and Olivia. Brother-in-law Norman Gatey and many nieces and nephews. Isabella was predeceased by her father David and mother Harriett (Hutchison); husband Edgar on May 25, 1994; brothers Allan (Marg), Bill (Olive), George (Evelyn), Bert (Bobby); sisters Edith (Bob) Mitchel, Janet (Fred) Marten, Elizabeth Gatey and twins. The family extends a sincere and grateful thanks to all the staff at Fairview Home for the excellent care extended to Isabella. The funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, October 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church officiating. The organist will be Donna Cooper, soloist, Marlene Yuel and the eulogy will be given by grand-daughter, Ingrid Wakefield. Pallbearers will be: George Yuel, Ed Airey, Dick Graham, Ron Smithson, great-grandsons Kirk Chase and James Hamel. The interment will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Isabella may be made to the Sun Fund for Kids, 501 Rosser Ave., Brandon, MB, R7A 0K4 or to a charity of choice.
