Farewell my friend we had a lot of great salon talks the last few years you were my best cheerleader! I’ll miss our time together ♥️

Thinking of my very talented Godmother as she is laid to rest today..Sending my heartfelt condolences and love. May she rest in eternal peace.

Julia Flanagan

October 26, 2023

Ann and I met as new students in the grade 5-6 class at Holy Rosary School in Toronto in 1947. We quickly became like sisters, staying in touch through all the challenges since. In elementary school we shared our love of arts and crafts (cheered by her mother), cottage life (cheered by my family) and winter activities. During the teen years, events at St. Joseph’s College School and De La Salle, the teen clubs at the church and the 10:15 Sunday mass (with restaurant socializing after) kept us busy. She entered teaching right out of high school where her encouraging manner quickly led her to becoming a mentor for teacher candidates.

Her marriage to Ken in 1963 led her away from Holy Rosary. As job opportunities led Ken to Montreal, Toronto, and Calgary, Ann managed and developed charming homes and gardens and was active in the communities, often in teaching arts and crafts in schools, or coaching seniors. We visited one another’s families, sometimes despite the demands of busy lives.

Ann met and fought through many challenges in life, organizing and bringing joy and encouragement to many. May she rest in peace. She was an inspiring person in many lives, true to her baptismal commitment. Our family has arranged a memorial mass to be held on January 10, 2024 at Holy Rosary Church at 12:10 pm.

To Ann and Family --- I am happy to say I knew Ann at Bonavista Village where she resided for a long time. I shared lunch time and she befriended my Sister Shirley Toner. She had a good sense of humour and lots to say!! She practiced a strong faith and that served her well. Thank you Ann who was always a positive and caring Spirit. I know where you are now --- rightfully so. Good Bless you and hope to see you again.

Sean and Angela Toner.

Thinking of Ann, my dear friend for over 73 years, is bittersweet. We met on the first day of high school at St. Joseph's College School in Toronto and shared many happy occassions over the years. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding. My daughters knew her as "Auntie Ann".

Although distance often separated us, we kept in touch over the phone or by computer, and visited whenever possible. For a few years we lived in neighbouring communities in Montreal before Ann, Ken and Christine moved back to the Toronto area to Burlington and subseqquently to Calgary.

I knew Ann as a happy and vivacious teenager who was resiliant like her mother. She valued her faith and was involved in all sorts of activiies within the Church and in her community. She was a great teacher who loved art, music and natural sciences. On several occassions Ann and Ken stayed with me when visiting Toronto and I was welcomed into their home in Calgary many times. She was a wonderful hostess and we shared many happy experiences. One of these was a great "girls" trip Ann and I took in the camper van to Vancouver Island, camping out on MacKenzie Beach. And she was always an enthusiastic guide at the Calgary Stampede.

One of Ann's definitive characteristices was she never said "Good bye"; instead she always said "God bless". I can almost hear her saying it now. Sadness because of her loss runs deep, but the memories of my dear friend, Ann, are comforting. I am truly blessed for having known her. Her friendship was a precious gift for all these years. Thank you, Ann, and God bless!