Obituary Overview
Shawnette Marie Lawson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shawnette Marie Lawson who went to be with the Lord on November 4th, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.
Shawnette was predeceased by her mother Pameata Lawson. She was survived by her father Bernard Lawson, fiancé Samuel Anthony, daughter Ivy Winter, siblings Sonia, Novlette & Ornette Lawson, nephew DeVon Lee, and many more family and friends.
Shawnette was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada in 1976 when she was just 4 years old. 3 days before her 19th birthday, she gave birth to her daughter Ivy. Shawnette graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2009 with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She expanded her education to become an ICU Nurse a short time later. She eventually went on to work as a Case Coordinator at Concordia Hospital where she was until her passing.
Shawnette was a joyful person who loved music, dancing, and having friends and family over often. Most of all she loved to shop and travel, mainly with her cousin and good friend Terry Ann Davy. Active as she was we could go on and on, for she was so loved. Her laugh, voice, and essence will be greatly missed.
The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Boniface Hospital.
Celebration of Shawnette’s life will be held on Friday November 16th. Her viewing will begin at 9:30 am with the service to follow at 10:30 am. Both will be held at Church of the Rock, 1387 Buffalo Pl. She will then be laid to rest at Glen Lawn Funeral Home after the service, located at 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Reception to follow at Church of the Rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba in Shawnette’s name. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shawnette Marie Lawson 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
