Josephine Morrisseau

Josephine Morrisseau 

It is with sadness that the family of Josephine Morrisseau announces her passing on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 84 years.  

Josephine was born on December 4, 1939 in Ste. Rose du Lac. She resided in Crane River all of her life where she raised her family.  

She was predeceased by her special auntie Nancy Kakewash, her husband Earl Morrisseau, her son Reginald, her grandsons Randy and Cole, her son-in-law Darren, her daughter-in-law Eileen Morrisseau, her parents Emile and Eliza Ranville,  her brothers Frank Ranville, Charles Lambert and Daniel Lamy, her sisters Nancy, Alice and Florence, her sisters-in-law Alice Ritchot and Eileen Moar.  

Josephine will be fondly remembered by her partner of 41 years Irvin Moar, her children Shirley (Fred), Kenneth, Murray, Brenda (Brian), Gail (Ken) and Amanda along with her 24 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, her sister Doris (Babin) and her little dog Rosie along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.  

Mom always made sure to let us all know that she loved us, and for some reason when we would leave her home after a visit, she would stand at the window and watch us drive away.  I'm sure she was saying a prayer for us on our travels.  Mom, we will be here for each other and we will do what you wanted us to do and that was to love and watch over each other.  Mom, we love you and we miss you and we will see you again someday.  

“The Watcher” by Margaret Widdermer

She always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget,
And so I think that where she is
She must be watching yet.
Waiting ’til we come home to her
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate.

Wake and Prayer services will be held on Monday, April 29th, 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm in the Maurice Morrisseau Memorial Hall in Crane River, MB.  Family and friends who wish to escort Josephine home are asked to meet at Sneath-Strilchuk's Ste. Rose Chapel at 4:00 pm on Monday.  

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Maurice Morrisseau Memorial Hall in Crane River, MB.  Fr. Moise Adossou will officiate.  The services will conclude at the hall with cremation to follow.  

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