Anne Shirley Lavigne
1936-2016
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the
peaceful passing of my mother at the Loch Lomond Villa on December 24,
2016.
Mom was born May 4, 1936 in Saint John. She was the
daughter of the late William and Mona Walker. She was the
first child of a family of 14. Survived by her son Jeff (Kathy), her
only and beloved granddaughter Tiffany Lavigne (Matt), great-
grandchildren Ocean and Max. Mom is survived by her sisters Patsy
(Charlie) Bryson, Bev (Larry) Saunders, Kathy (Terry) Gautreau, Brenda
Sowerby, Mary Jane (Rick) Hosford, brothers Bob (Gail) Walker, Rick
(the late Cathy) Walker, Rodney (Dianne) Walker. Many nieces and
nephews and great nieces and nephews. Besides her
parents, Mom was predeceased by her youngest son Mark Henry November
1979 and the love of her life Henry Charles October 1987. She was also
predeceased by her sisters Joan (Ted) Forbes, Beatrice Walker, Evelyn
(Vital) Blanchard her brothers Ronnie and
Raymond
Mom and Dad raised us for many happy years on Glengarry Drive
where they met many lifelong friends. They later moved to
Ontario and settled in Brockville to run a successful Motel on the
Thousand Islands. After Dad passed Mom came home to be with family and
friends and moved back to Glengarry Drive where comfort and
familiarity were welcomed. A few years back Mom decided to
start a new chapter and moved to The Loch Lomond Villa and never
looked back. She joined Cards, Yoga, shuffle board, Potluck,
Bingo to name a few. She made many wonderful new friends and
came to love them like family.
Mom faced many health challenges throughout the
years. Her stubbornness, lust for love and unshakable love
for her family allowed her to manage them all for longer than anyone
would have dared dream. Mom loved to cook for her family and friends,
dance the night away, travel, play any type of cards but most of all
spend time with her family especially Tiffany, Ocean and Max they
truly lit up her life when they were with her.
The past few years Mom has lived at Birch Lane where she was
still known until recently by all the staff as the Road Runner her
wheelchair never slowed her down. I would like to sincerely
thank the staff of Loch Lomond Villa, Birch Lane for the care, love
and attention that was given to my mother for the past few years. You
truly made it her home. A special thank you to all of her friends you
brightened her days by always including her and never giving up on
her.
Gone in our lives but ever present in our hearts.
Mom you will be deeply missed every day but now it is time to rest and
be with Dad and Mark.
Until we meet again.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on
Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel
from 11am until 1pm, at which time a funeral service will begin.
Interment will take place in Belleville, ON at a later date.
Remembrances the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation would be appreciated by
the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at
www.brenansfh.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Anne Shirley Lavigne – 1936-2016.source
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