BROWN, Violet Joyce
1952 - 2018
Violet Joyce Brown passed away peacefully in Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Joyce was born in Brandon, Manitoba on October 23, 1952 to parents Lena and Tom Grabowski.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents Lena and Tom, her loving husband Lawrence, brothers Nestor and Perry, nephew Michael and brother-in-law Don.
Left to mourn her passing is her daughter: Carrie-Lee (Russell) Brown-Klemmer of Innisfail, Alberta; stepchildren Karin (Mark) Friesen, Kimberly Brown and Derek Brown, all of Winnipeg, Manitoba and grandchildren Jared, Samantha, Justine(Steve), Amy and Angela; great-grandchildren Cooper and Charleta; sisters Addy Switzer (Dawson) of Brandon, Manitoba and Marcy Grice of Burnaby, British Columbia; sister-in-law Ronnie Atamanchuk of Brandon, Manitoba and nieces and nephews Tanis, Zoe, Trevor, Jason, Becky, Jeff, Ryan and Jennifer. Also left to cherish her memory are many extended family and friends.
A private family interment will take place at a later date in Manitoba.
Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
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April 8, 2019
Coworker
Lori Folk
Carrie, It is hard for me to believe that it has been a year since I lost a wonderful friend. I thought of her many times over the past year. Please accept my hugs on this difficult day. xox
April 16, 2018
Ira Goldman
I am saddened to hear this news as I had the pleasure of working with Joyce. She was a very caring and giving person. God bless and she'll be missed.
April 16, 2018
Majella Campbell
Carrie, condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. We started working together almost 20 years ago and had many laughs. I have miss her in my life and will continue to do so.
Rest In Peace Joyce. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 16, 2018
Lori Folk
Dear Carrie and family, I am so so sorry for your loss. I worked with Joyce at WCB and she was a Wonderful Lady. I am so saddened of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 14, 2018
Carol Kotylak-Hapke
To Joyce's Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce at WCB - she was a lovely lady. I am sorry for your loss.
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