Obituaries

JOAN PATRICIA WREN

(NEE CRUICKSHANK)

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Joan Wren on October 2, 2023, at Riverview Health Centre, at the age of 93.

She is survived by her son Graham Wren, her daughter Christine Wren, their families, and the family of her late daughter, Pamela Rolle.

Born and raised in southern Ontario, she met John Edwin Wren, her loving spouse until his death in 1995.

Joan was a nurse. She was a lover of the arts, and painting was her passion. She was an active member of the Forum Art Institute and was a board member. She enjoyed crocheting, and always did the daily crosswords.

Joan found much beauty in nature. She loved flowers and her garden was her sanctuary. Joan enjoyed birdwatching and butterflies. Joan also enjoyed camping and travel, journeying to France and Greece as well as Mexico. Most of all, she loved her family. Sunday dinners followed by a card game and family get-togethers were Joan’s favourite times. She identified with “Joan the Wad”, a mythical figure whose “light would show the way”. Our Joan was our light, who guided us through life.

Joan will be placed next to John Wren at the St. Vital Cemetery, with a private family ceremony.