With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Janice Elizabeth Morissette (Turner) on January 8th, 2021 at St. Boniface General Hospital. Janice fought a brief but courageous battle with cancer and died with her family at her side.
Janice was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Turner. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 43 years, Ron; daughter Danielle (Frank), granddaughter Robyn; son Marc (Aura), grandson Oscar; her father Harold (Ray) Turner; life-long friend Darlene Barnes, and numerous family and friends.
Janice was born October 8, 1952 in London, Ontario. The family moved to Winnipeg in 1953. Janice and her parents spent 4 years in Kenya during the 60s, with Janice returning to Winnipeg to complete her high school education. Her time in Kenya helped fuel her passion for travel, and upon graduation, Janice visited several European destinations, both solo and in tandem with Darlene. It was also during this time that Janice worked at a kibbutz in Israel followed by a return trek to Kenya.
Eventually, it was time to focus on establishing a career, which led Janice to the field of Nursing, and ultimately a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 1976 from the U of M. Her first position was at Percy Moore Hospital (Hodgson, MB), after which Janice accepted a position with the Victorian Order of Nurses. In 1982, she was hired by St. Boniface Hospital, where she dedicated the rest of her nursing career up to fall 2020.
Besides her two adoring grandchildren, Janice’s passion was travelling. True to form, Janice would spend endless hours planning trips for herself and Ron, as well as friends and family. Janice and Ron enjoyed many trips over the years, with destinations ranging from Kenya to Asia, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Colombia, and Hawaii. We must not forget the annual family road trips to various Canadian and US destinations. In addition to travel, Janice also loved entertaining, cross-stitching, reading, and her most recent passion, volunteering every Saturday morning with her fellow Goldwings at the Winnipeg Int’l Airport. Janice was an active member at All Saints Anglican Church for over 45 years. Janice touched so many lives in so many ways. She always put others’ needs before hers. She will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://dreamstakeflight.ca (Winnipeg Chapter) or www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org.
Mom/Grandma you will forever be in our hearts.
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