Obituary of Jiovanna Karr

KARR JENNY (Jiovanna Violante) Passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at the age of 93, at Chateau Gardens. Born December 23rd, 1917 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Edith and Joseph Violante. Jenny died as she had lived with courage, dignity and graciousness.Jenny is joining her beloved husband Don (Eldon) who passed away in 1995 after 55 years of marriage. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Son Gary (Lina) and daughter Judie (John Stimac). Gramma to Shannon and Steve Lukacs, Michelle and Gus Vogiatzis, Shaila and Kevin Carey, Christine and Barry Cooper, Karen and David Karr, Michael and Kristin Woodfine, Darlene and Rod Dunnett. Greatest Nana to Teresa and Allison Karr, Sharene and Jordan Cooper, Riley Lukacs, Billy and Chloe Vogiatzis, Paris and Benjamin Carey, Jennah and Meghan Woodfine, Riley and Shayla Dunnett. Survived by brother Donnie (Bobbie) Violante and predeceased by sisters Daisy (Stu) Roy and Minnie (Roy) Weaver. Jenny loved nature, gardening, sewing and knitting. Her legacy is of tenderness, enduring love and generosity. We will always remember her sweet smile and gentle, loving soul. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. A service to celebrate Jenny's life will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 10am. Burial in Pleasantveiw Memorial Gardens, Fonthill. Memorial donations to Tender Wishes would be appreciated by the family.