Johanna Morse
1927-2021
GRAND MANAN – It is with heavy hearts the family of
Johanna (van Mourik) Morse, age 93, announce her peaceful passing
which occurred on May 4, 2021 at the Grand Manan Hospital.
She left behind a void that can never be filled but we rejoice in the
thought of her stepping through the portals of Heaven and meeting her
Saviour face to face. Born September 5, 1927, she was the
daughter of the late John and Allegonda (van Ton) van
Mourik.
Mom and our dad lived by the words in an old poem
« let me live by the side of the road and be a friend to
man. » Their home was always warm and inviting and
anyone that crossed their path became a treasured friend.
Countless have wonderful memories while gathered around their kitchen
table. Mom was known for her cooking and especially her
fried dough.
She worked along side dad stringing and boning herring and
later varnishing for his wood working business. Many
children have mittens that Gram Morse/Oma made for them, some even
recently.
She was a faithful member of the White Head Baptist Church
for nearly seventy years. She had a deep faith and if you
knew her, your name is most likely on her prayer list. She
lived her faith in many ways, through her kindness and generosity
always putting others before self. She was known for always
baking to give to others. Even at 93 years old, in failing
health, she baked bread to give away.
Johanna is survived by her daughter, Doreen Christie (Chico)
of Hampton, her son Allen Morse (Sonya) of Grand Manan, four
grandchildren, Derek Christie (Radecia), Amanda Christie, Aaron Morse
(Jackee), Trevor Morse, two great granddaughters, Alexa and Jewel
Christie, one brother Bill Mourik (Thelma), one sister Artje Ingalls,
one sister-in-law Karen Morse, several special nieces and nephews and
many cherished friends.
Besides her parents, and her husband of 58 years, Lawrence
Morse, Johanna was pre-deceased by an infant son, Brian Lawrence, one
sister, Marie (Fleet) Russell, two brothers Jan and Harry Mourik, and
a special brother-in-law Myron Morse.
Visitation will be held at the White Head Baptist Church on
Thursday, May 6 from 2-4 pm. A funeral service will be held
on Friday, May 7 at 2:15 with Pastor John Boyd officiating.
Due to the on-going pandemic the funeral will be by invitation only,
masks and physical distancing must be adhered to at all
times. Donations in Johanna’s memory can be made
to the White Head Baptist Church, White Head Cemetery fund, Canadian
Heart and Stroke foundation, or charity of the donor’s
choice.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home
Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages
of sympathy may also be sent to www.ells.ca or
(506)662-3116.
To watch the memorial service, please click the
link below. The service will be recorded and uploaded and
will be ready to be viewed by 5pm the day of the
service.
event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=71188fe1-8d70-454b-8f26-498e8e21e99e
19272021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Johanna Morse 19272021..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick