Anne A. Gamble passed away peacefully on April 21, 2012 in Victoria, B.C. She was the first daughter born to Rev. Horace and Jean Kerley in Morse, Saskatchewan on July 18, 1915. Anne is survived by 3 caring sons, Gordon (Joan) of Edmonton, Donald (Betty) of Parksville, Douglas (Gail) of Calgary; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Ford, her beloved husband of 52 years, preceded her in 1992. Ford and Anne owned and published The Advance weekly newspaper at Gull Lake Saskatchewan for many years. Anne’s life was devoted to music, playing in musicals, recitals and accompaniments. She earned A.T.C.M. and L.T.C.L. music degrees. Anne first came to Gull Lake at age 19 and taught piano for over 50 years with many of her students achieving top festival marks. She influenced and enriched the lives of many young people in her community as a number of her pupils became music teachers themselves. She was one of the original organizers of the Gull Lake Music Association. Anne and Ford moved to Saanich, B.C. in 1985. After Ford’s passing, Anne lived at The Kensington Senior Residence in Victoria for 13 years where she made many close friends. The past 7 years she resided at Mount St. Mary Hospital where she received excellent care from the dedicated staff. Anne is also survived by her sister, Betty McQuaid of Kelowna. Preceding her are brothers, Dr. Harry Kerley, Comdr. Alfred Kerley, Donald Kerley, and twin sisters Mildred Batstone and Winifred Warren.
A private family interment will take place at Hatley Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s name may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. Being former Gull Lakers, we know what an important part she played in the lives of many.Her family must have wonderful memories of Anne.
Such a grand and wonderful person was my dear friend and mentor, Anne. She has been a major influence in my life. The gift of music that she shared with me has added an immeasurably important dimension to my life and subsequently to the lives of the people with whom I have passed along our shared passion. She has lead by example and there are many of us who have loved being her followers. Thanks to her family who shared their mom, grandmom and great grandmom with us.
Although Anne didn’t have to suffer through teaching me music, I spent many hours at the Gamble home because of my friendship with Doug and what sticks with me is how she brought out the best in all of us, mostly because of the high standards she set for herself. When I was able to introduce my family to Anne and Ford through the Gull Lake picnics on Vancouver Island, it was heartwarming to find Mary as well as Alison and Jared striking up friendships with Anne. All of us treasured the time we spent with her and now send our warmest wishes to all her family.
Sincerely, Darcy and family
Anne displayed such genuine interest in my life and the lives of other youngsters who traced their roots to Gull Lake, and had no other reason for doing so except that she was a sincere and passionate person. She knew that I shared her love of music, and took every opportunity she had to engage with me and support me throughout my early years. The way Anne saw the world invariably rubbed off on all those who knew her, and all of our lives are that much the richer for it. My sincere sympathies to you during this difficult time. Anne was, and is, one of a kind.
Jared Weston
My Sincere Sympathy to all of Anne’s Family .
Anne was a wonderful friend to have — we had
some good times to-gether over the years .–
and many good Bridge Games .
My thoughts , and Sympathy , are with you .
Shirley M
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time , mothers are the glue that holds families together . She leaves you with many , many memories of a life well lived .
Linda (Pleasance)
Dear Don, Gordon, Doug and families,
We were so saddened to hear of Aunt Anne’s passing. She lived her life by enriching the lives of others and will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. A Mother’s love we can’t replace but remains always in our hearts. Treasure her memories.
In sympathy,
Janis & Morven
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a real lady, loved and respected by all who knew her. She will leave a very large hole in the fabric of your lives. My sincere sympathies to all of her surviving family.
Bob Ann (Ericksteen)
Dear Gambles,
In particular, I am thankful to have known Anne and Ford. Both mum and dad Gamble played a big part of my younger years, I have some very fond memories of them.
Anne Gamble was a lady of many, many talents and skills. I’m not qualified to judge her musical abilities nor her journalistic skills, but, I am in a position to tell you that Anne Gamble knew how to throw a birthday party. We would look forward to Doug’s birthdays because we all knew that the food and the treats would be far better than we’d normally be given at any other of the gang’s festivities.
You’ve all been kind to your mum and you will miss her. Our sympathies are with you all.
Tom & Loretta
Don, Gord, Doug and Families,
Take time to do the little things
Which leave the satisfactory thought,
When other joys have taken wings,
That we have laboured as we ought;
That in a world where all contend
We often stopped to be a friend.
~ Edgar A Guest ~
Our deepest sympathy,
Arleigh & Jim