Joyce Lorraine Nolan

Joyce Lorraine Nolan passed away in Winnipeg on Wednesday, March 5 at the age of 70. Surrounded by her family she died suddenly of cancer.

Joyce is predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy, Evelyn and Hazel.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Ken of 48 years with whom she enjoyed planning their many vacations around the world. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her children Kristine (Lyle), Jane (Hal), Luke (Heather) and her 8 grandchildren Nathan, Chloe, Nacho, Cassidy-Anne, Nicholas, Sophia, Noah and Nyle. She is also remembered by her sisters Martha, Geraldine, her twin June, Rose, Iris and brother Cliff.

Joyce was born November 2, 1943 and was raised in Beausejour, Manitoba, but lived her adult life in Winnipeg where she met her husband. She worked as a dental assistant for various doctors, then in retail for The Hudson Bay Co. and Holt Renfrew. Joyce pioneered christian theater in Winnipeg through the production company she founded, Active Word Production and in recent years she loved being a part of a curling team at Rossmere Women´s Curling Club where she was President then Treasurer. Joyce was very creative and loved working with Ken in their business, Nolan Enterprises.

Joyce dedicated her life to praying for her family and and she was able to see each of her children and grandchildren discover the joy of having a personal relationship with Jesus. She gave of herself to help others find Jesus and receive healing as she worked and volunteered for over 35 years with great commitment to Trinity Television.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Hwy.#1 East at Navin Rd. Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at Joyce’s request to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or cancercarefdn.mb.ca.

The family invites you to send a verbal or written message at greenacresfuneralhome.com