It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Annie (Anne) LeBlanc on January 23, 2025, on the age of 87. Anne handed away peacefully and surrounded by love within the consolation of her house at Hogarth Riverview Manor (Thunder Bay, ON) along with her granddaughter by her aspect.
Born on March 31, 1937, and raised on a household farm in Souris, Manitoba, Anne embraced life with resilience, onerous work, and an unwavering love for her household. Anne’s life was not with out challenges, however she confronted them with unbelievable energy and dedication, abandoning a footprint of perseverance and tenacity.
Anne later settled in Dryden, Ontario, the place she constructed a life stuffed with heat, dedication, and love. Anne labored as a custodian at Dryden Excessive College, incomes respect and admiration from her colleagues and college students alike. Life in Dryden introduced Anne pleasure and success. In her youthful years, she beloved visiting the seaside, the place the sunshine and waves appeared to reflect her vibrant spirit. She discovered happiness in gardening, cultivating greens with care, and spent numerous hours canning her harvest to share with family members. Anne was a proficient cook dinner, identified far and extensive for her well-known cabbage rolls, hearty borscht, delectable soups, and scrumptious multi-course household dinners that introduced everybody collectively across the desk.
Anne beloved to journey, exploring new locations and creating cherished recollections alongside the best way. She discovered pleasure in music, enjoying bingo, and occasional visits to the on line casino, the place her energetic spirit all the time shone. Anne additionally treasured the easy pleasures of life, resembling catching up over the telephone or lunch with pals that stuffed her days with significant dialog and laughter.
After a stroke in 2023, Anne determined it was time to think about transferring into Lengthy Time period Care and relocated to Hogarth Riverview Manor in Thunder Bay. With the transfer, her vibrancy and sense of group revived, and he or she even began going by her given title of Annie!
Household was on the centre of Annie’s life. She shared a singular bond with every of her youngsters and poured her love into her youngest grandchildren, Kieran and Makaah, who held a really particular place in her coronary heart. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Jane, Julie, and Judy, quite a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in addition to pricey pals, Melda Bruyere and Theresa Shinkman. Annie might be cherished in reminiscence by the employees and residents of Hogarth Riverview Manor. She is predeceased by her dad and mom Henry & Anna Gorzen, many siblings, and her beloved daughter, Kathy — who we all know can be ready for her with love, understanding and open arms.
The household needs to increase their deepest gratitude to the employees of Hogarth Riverview Manor (3N) for the love, compassionate care, and help supplied throughout Annie’s closing yr.
In step with Annie’s needs, cremation has taken place; no service by request.
Annie’s legacy is one in every of resilience, journey, and love—a life well-lived.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her reminiscence could be made to St. Joseph’s Care Group (Hogarth Riverview Manor) or the Canadian Most cancers Society.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Relaxation peacefully, Annie. You’ll eternally stay in our hearts.
On-line Condolences could also be despatched to www.blakefuneralchapel.com
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