Obituary of JOYCE MAGDELENE CIELEN

JOYCE MAGDELENE CIELEN 1944-2013 Joyce, surrounded by the love of family, passed on to eternal rest on August 2, 2013. Family and friends feel a deepened sadness at her passing. Leaving to mourn, is her loving and devoted brother Lorne (Gail) and the love of her life, her nephew Trevor as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A great number of family and friends will each find a way to keep the memories and special moments alive in their hearts that they have shared with Joyce. She brought richness to the family that will never be forgotten. Joyce was born to Joseph and Veronica Cielen, attended schools in Winnipeg’s North end and began a long fulfilling career as an Admittance Clerk with the Health Sciences Centre. The career which lasted over 30 years culminated in her reaching the next phase of her life. Retirement allowed Joyce to devote even more time to her passions of gardening, travelling and dancing. Her love for all living things was not more evident than the care she gave her many family dogs over the years. They were constant companions and ever so precious to her. Her flower and rock garden was a vision of beauty and peacefulness. This beauty and peacefulness extended to another aspect of Joyce’s life. Her concern for others; being it the taking of food to a shut-in neighbour; pushing them in their wheelchair to go shopping or lending an ear to listen to their trials and tribulations, will be cherished for many years. She was a gracious lady, a loyal friend and a loving aunt. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mountain and Andrews. Interment will be alongside her mother and father in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities or a charity of your choice. …At Rest and At Peace…