Violet Joyce Brown passed away peacefully in Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Joyce was born in Brandon, Manitoba on October 23, 1952 to parents Lena and Tom Grabowski.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents Lena and Tom, her loving husband Lawrence, brothers: Nestor and Perry, nephew Michael and brother in law Don.
Left to mourn her passing is her daughter: Carrie-Lee (Russell) Brown-Klemmer of Innisfail, Alberta, step children: Karin (Mark) Friesen, Kimberly Brown and Derek Brown, all of Winnipeg, Manitoba and grandchildren: Jared, Samantha, Justine(Steve), Amy and Angela; great grandchildren: Cooper and Charleta; sisters: Addy Switzer (Dawson) of Brandon, Manitoba and Marcy Grice of Burnaby, British Columbia, sister in law: Ronnie Atamanchuk of Brandon, Manitoba and nieces and nephews Tanis, Zoe, Trevor, Jason, Becky, Jeff, Ryan and Jennifer. Also left to cherish her memory are many extended family and friends.
A private family interment will take place at a later date in Manitoba.
Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

• Date : 2018-04-07
• Location : Red Deer