Anne Shuttleworth, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022 in Sooke, BC with her family close by. This last year has been hard for Anne as she lost many loved ones: her husband, Doug and her only brother, Chris; and sister-in-law Jill.
Anne was born on October 23, 1933 in York, England. After graduating from medical school in London, England, she emigrated to Calgary in her mid-twenties. Anne met her first husband Graham Shuttleworth on the field hockey pitch. While raising 3 children she completed her Pathology specialty at the University of Alberta. Anne worked as a pathologist at several hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton and finished her career in the private sector at Calgary Diagnostic Labs. She held executive positions on many professional associations including the Red Cross and the Canadian Association of Pathologists.
Aside from being a busy professional, Anne was an avid gardener, an amazing cook and baker and was part of a Gourmet dinner club. Her love of language had her playing scrabble, other boardgames, doing cryptic crosswords, and working as a literacy volunteer. Other volunteer work included baking for bake sales and being a brownie/guide leader.
A few years before she retired, she married Doug Asp and that created a wonderful blended family. Anne had three children, Carol (Ted), Mike and Madeleine (Chris) and Doug had three children, Donna (Hugh), Kathy (Don) and Barbara (Greg). Between Anne and Doug, they had ten grandchildren. Anne’s grandchildren included Robin, Madeleine, Aiden, Aleisia and Sean. Doug’s grandchildren included Laura, Andy, Pam, Bruce and Heather. Anne and Doug invited each of the grandchildren to spend time with them every year in Victoria, even as adults. All of Anne’s extended family remained in England but she did become best friends with a couple from Britain who also emigrated to Canada in their twenties. Tony and Elizabeth Greaves became her “family” in Canada and like an uncle and aunt to Anne’s children.
Anne was loved by many for lots of reasons but her children meant everything to her. A leader in her time, our Mum thought people could do anything they set their mind to. She was highly ethical, empathetic and always put others first. Mum was a caring, thoughtful and giving person. She was very meticulous and organized with a wicked sense of humour. In fact, Mum said to Mike a few days before she passed away “Mike, do you think it’s black suit time?” with a wry smile.
The Celebration of Anne’s Life is to be announced. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ayre Manor (the compassionate long term care home Anne lived in) ayremanor.ca OR the Parkinson Society of British Columbia www.parkinson.bc.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anne Shuttleworth 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique