Beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. Predeceased by brother Iain and sister Catriona, Ann died peacefully at home, leaving Gordon, her loving husband of 46 years; children Mairi, Christine (Jeff) and Gordon (Michaela); grandchildren Sophie, Angus, Catriona, Kate, Charlie, Olive and Margaret.
Ann was born in Glasgow and raised on the Island of South Uist. She came to Canada in 1968 where she met her future husband, and they married in Scotland in 1970. Ann was a respected and loved teacher in the Victoria School District until she retired in 1996. She was a founding member of the Victoria Gaelic Choir and was a popular singer at Vancouver Ceilidhs, having won the medal for traditional Gaelic singing in Scotland in 1962. Ann had profoundly strong faith. A devoted Catholic, she was a member of St. Patrick’s Church choir for many years and was involved in volunteer activities at both St. Patrick’s and Holy Cross. Ann loved to garden and entertain and most of all to spend time with her grandchildren. Although family was her first priority in life, she also served and helped the less fortunate. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish on Sunday, July 24 at 6:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish on Monday, July 25 at 12:10pm with a reception following in Our Lady of Lourdes Hall.
Thanks to Dr. Childs, Dr. McGhie, Dr. Rauw and the many nurses at the Cancer Clinic.
No flowers by request; donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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McCall’s Funeral Home
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Dear Gordon and family. So very sad to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of my time as your babysitter, shortly after the twins were born. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Marie Murtagh