Obituaries

JOAN BLACKMORE

Suddenly, on January 24, 2023, our dear Mom passed away. Born near Liverpool, England in 1936 she immigrated to Canada in 1952.  While working at Winnipeg Photo she met our Dad Richard Blackmore, and they married in 1957. Joan was predeceased by her mother Dora in 1990 and Richard in 1992. She managed the United Cigar Store in the Hotel Fort Garry, the Den for Men at St. Vital Mall and worked as a cashier at the Convention Centre. Joan open ed Bygone Treasures, an antique store on Osborne and volunteered with Archwood 55+. Mom enjoyed family trips to Grand Beach, hosting holiday dinners and playing Canasta with the Card Ladies. Later, Joan spent many summers at her Winnipeg Beach cottage, quiet times doing crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and watching Coronation Street with her cup of tea. She looked forward to Monday Bingo Nights, Weekend Jazz at the Pemby and seeing her grandkids at their activities.

She leaves behind her children Ken (Cheryl), Jim, David (Gwen) and Heather (Mike) and grandchildren Anna, Emily, Sarah, Madeline, Delaney, and Jackson. We thank the Seine River Residence and appreciate the Grace Hospital’s efforts during difficult times.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:30pm, Sat, February 4, 2023, at Archwood Community Centre, 565 Guilbault St.