It is with great sadness that the family of Jocelyn Anne Chouinard, 68, of Lunenburg announces her passing on Sunday, May, 22, 2022 at Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg.
Born in North Battleford, Sask., Jocelyn was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lilace (Lind) Chouinard.
After the family moved to B.C., she graduated high school in Chilliwack, B.C., before attending the University of British Columbia to study drama, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During this time, she also started studying dance, which became her passion and vocation. An enthusiast of many types of dance, such as Flamenco, it was Oriental (belly) dancing for which she became a renowned performer and teacher, travelling the world to host classes and workshops.
She spoke many languages, including French, Spanish and Portuguese, and she lived in countries such as Morocco, Spain and Belgium before returning to Canada in the 1990s to train as a massage therapist, which she pursued while continuing her career in dance. She lived in Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal before settling in Lunenburg.
Jocelyn was an animal lover and a free spirit who travelled for much of her life, and she made friends and contacts all over the world.
She is survived by sisters Barbara Chouinard (James) of Victoria, BC; and Nancy Chouinard (Lew) of Delta, BC; and brother Michael Chouinard (Carie) of Courtenay, BC. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters Sheila and Catherine.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jocelyn Anne Chouinard Sunday May 22nd 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Lunenburg, Province: Nova Scotia
My heart felt condolences to Jocelyn’s family and her beloved friends. I had the privilege of meeting her back in 1980, attended many of her workshops in Canada, when she moved to Calgary I got to know her personally and I felt she was a dear friend. She helped put me and my dogs back together when we were injured, She so loved children, special needs people, and animals. She was was a true multi-talented Diva. Everything she did was full out. (You had to move fast to get out of her way sometimes) She was always very kind to me.
I’ve known Jos ever since their family moved to Chilliwack and her sister Nancy and I were best friends. I remember Jos always on the move, so full of energy.
When I was a young teacher, working in Vancouver, our staff went out for dinner to a Greek restaurant and we were excited to see this exotic belly-dancer perform. It was Jos! she was amazing! So talented!
So very sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to the Chouinard family.
Kathy Klassen