Anne Shrumm, 83, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
She was born Oct. 18, 1931 to Alfred (Mick) and Janet Wardman on the family farm in Pattulo Township, Ont.
Anne attended public school in Shenston, Stratton, and Winnipeg. She then went to Fort Frances High School for Grades 11 and 12. After graduating, she received a “letter of permission” to teach at Shenston and North Branch.
On Dec. 20, 1952, she married Clarence Shrumm of Stratton and together they raised two sons, Gord and Dan.
In the summer, Anne was an avid gardener. She loved her vegetable and many flower gardens, and spent countless hours canning and preserving (and giving away) all the wonderful items so that others could enjoy them, as well.
She always made sure she had her weekends free–from May to October—so that she and Clarence could enjoy their wonderful cabin on Lake of the Woods.
Some of her most memorable moments were spent at the cabin surrounded by family, friends, and neighbours. It was her home away from home.
In the winter, Anne enjoyed her TV dramas, horror shows, movies, and especially curling. At one time, she and her whole family loved nothing more than to participate in a good game of curling at the local rink.
She and Clarence spent many hours there curling, cheering on everyone, and lending a helping hand in all the bonspiels that were held.
Anne is survived by her son, Gord and daughter-in-law, Lee, of Nestor Falls, Ont.; granddaughter, Pam (Chris) of Somerset, Man.; granddaughter, Danielle (Jeremy) of Headingley, Man.; granddaughter, Jenn (Steve) and great-grandson, Layton, of Rainy River, Ont.; and grandson, Darren (Danielle) and great-grandchildren, Roman, Ella, and Paris of Spruce Grove, Alta.
She also is survived by many dear relatives and friends–Don Lougheed and Sheila McMillan, Karen Tiffan, Sheldon Olson, Curtis and Sandy Berg, Gordie and Sandra Williams and family, Murray and Joan Aikenhead, Joe and Maxine Irvine, Bryan and June Bonot, and many more.
She also kept in touch with her cousin, Joanne, in B.C. on a weekly basis.
Anne was predeceased by her parents; husband, Clarence, in 2006; and her youngest son, Dan, in 1996.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
An intimate graveside service and interment will follow at a later date in the Barwick Cemetery.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Emo Health Centre c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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