Joanne Nilsson (nee Batt), resident of Grande Prairie, formerly of Corner Brook, NL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the age of 57 years.

Joanne was born April 30, 1961 in Corner Brook, NL. She left Corner Brook after high school and moved to Alberta. A few years after that, she married Darcy in 1987. Shortly after that, they started a family. Though she was a stay-at-home mom, she spent the last ten years aiding and teaching children at a school.

Joanne was a fighter to the end and believed in equality for everybody. As executive director for the army cadets, she worked tirelessly to help make the program run smoothly.

She loved sewing, camping, and old classic movies. She enjoyed her coffee at the annual gopher shoot.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Darcy; children Tammy and Duane; brothers Byron (Dorothy), Cliff, and Russell (Candice); mother in-law Violet (Al); brothers in-law Vernon (Wendy), and Cam (Teresa); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.

She was predeceased by her infant son Owen, parents Lizzy and Bud Batt, sister in-law Mia, and father in-law Glen.

As per Joanne’s request, no Funeral will be held, but a Celebration of Life will be held later this summer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Army Cadet League of Alberta (Box 4, Hylo, AB, T0A 1Z0).

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2019-04-28
• Location : Edmonton, Alberta

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