Joan Winnifred Massa (Brook) born 25 February 1927 passed away peacefully at The Summit on December 21, 2021. She was predeceased by her daughter Pam in 2012, her grandson Donald in 1980 and her partner of 20 years, Blair, in 2019. She will be remembered by her daughters Lesley Morrison (Bill) and Betty and her son Doug (Val); grandchildren Christopher (James), Mary, Jennifer (Kale), Amanda, Pauline (Mike), Becky (Max), Gordon (Heidi), Katie, Topher (Elysia), Gregg and Richard, Mike, Deanna (Josh) and Tia; great-grandchildren Keelan, Jaxson, Henry, River, Isla, Ivy, Loclan, Eden, Haddie, Marcella, Norah, Piper, Little Max, Leo and Hailey and Bella. She will also be remembered by friends and extended family, including Kris (Bob), and cousins, nieces and nephews in Alberta.
Mom was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Ardenode (Strathmore). She graduated from Holy Cross Hospital in 1949 and nursed in Cardston, Bermuda, Vancouver, Kitimat and Victoria. She retired from Glengarry Hospital in 1989. Mom was a caring and compassionate nurse, loved by her patients and respected by her colleagues.
Mom was a role model to her entire family. Her strength and her positive attitude will continue to guide her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren through their lives. Christmas was not Christmas without going to Grandma’s house to decorate cookies or make gingerbread boys. This tradition continues.
Next to her family, mom loved animals and always had cats and dogs in her life; if not living with her they came to the house with her children and grandchildren.
“Mom your smile touched us all and will live with us forever.”
Special thanks to everyone at The Summit who cared for her, especially reception and staff of Eagle House.
The family will gather in the summer to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BCSPCA in her memory. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Winnifred Massa Brook 2021..
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Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique