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Obituary for Joanne Marie Cookson

Joanne Marie  Cookson
Suddenly, on November 20, 2017 at the Stonewall Hospital at the age of 49 Joanne Marie Cookson passed away.
Joanne is survived by her Mom Shirley, brother Billy (Shelley), nieces Brandi (Adam), Kaitlyn (Willy), Carlee (Ryan). Joanne is also survived by her special great niece and nephews Victoria, Ethan and Emmitt as well as her extended nieces and nephews. She is also survived by numerous friends she considered family. Joanne is also survived by her special longtime friend Carl Findley.
Joanne was predeceased by her loving Dad Roger Cookson, her Grandma and Grandpa Blake, her Grandma and Grandpa Cookson and her Uncle Doug Blake.
Joanne was born on June 21, 1968 in Carberry, Manitoba. She lived in Austin and Plumas before settling in Teulon with her family until her untimely passing. Joanne worked at Kookum’s Place Day Care as a director for many years where she could extend her love to all the kids and staff that she considered family.
We would at this time like to thank the following people who tried to save Joanne on that stormy night. A special thank you to David and Dawn Carey who were the first people on the scene. We appreciate everything you tried to do. We would also like to thank anyone else on scene. Thanks to the Stonewall Ambulance, the staff and doctors at Stonewall Hospital, Vics Autobody and Towing and MacKenzie Funeral Home.
A private family / close friends service will be held.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kookum’s Place Day Care 181 Higgins Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G1 or The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 200 – 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.
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