August 29, 1921 – December 21, 2013
Passed away peacefully at her Sunrise home, family at her side. Predeceased by her soulmate and husband of 66 years, Arthur Currie, and brothers Lewis and Colin Scobie, she is survived by brother David Scobie, sister Constance Pike (Charles), and sister-in-law Velda Scobie, and her children John (Laureen), David (Carol), Margaret (Kent), Janet (Steve) and Sheila (Fred). Anne was the proud and enthusiastic grandmother of sixteen grandchildren: Andrew (Joana), Shannon (Michael), and Alison (Michael); Meg, Colin, Ashley and Hunter; Alex and Callum; Adam B., Eric, and Adam N.; and Kirsten, Zachary, Elijah, and Matthew. She would have relished the opportunity to see and hold the very recent additions to the family: her great-grandson Oliver and great-granddaughter Emma.
Born and raised in Rosetown Sask, Anne was always a prairie girl at heart, even when transplanted to Toronto (1950-1961), Ottawa (until 1995), and finally Victoria. After teacher training at U. Sask, Anne was a popular schoolteacher, piano teacher and church organist. Her athletic gifts varied from being captain of the varsity hockey team, to swimming daily at the family cottage she and Art built and enjoyed with family and friends for nearly 60 years. Anne’s gift for nurturing, her sense of humour, and love of life were appreciated by all she met. The Currie family is sincerely grateful for the exceptionally loving care Anne received from the staff at her Sunrise home over the past two years.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at McCall’s Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver streets in Victoria on Friday, December 27th at 2 pm with a reception to follow. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, will be at a later date. To honour Anne’s life, donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society, Presbyterian World Service and Development, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Susan Lensen
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Katherine (Kay) McMillan-Napolitano Dear Curie Family:
Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to everyone:
I grew up on a farm near Rosetown, SK – knew Ann & Family but when I entered High School in Town Ann had left for Normal School. Our paths crossed again in Toronto when we were married in October 1959 her husband Art was our Minister. Then here in Victoria October 2009 for our 50th Anniversary we were truly blessed with their attendance at our party too help us celebrate.
Ann was a lovely lady – her and Art made a wonderful couple – now they are reunited again for ever.
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Nettleton family Our condolences to the whole Currie family from the Nettleton family. With many fond memories growing up next door in Whitehaven, it is with great sadness we send good health and happiness wishes to all left to mourn the passing of a loving and caring neighbor.
Doug Rosemary Richard Cameron and Geoffery Nettleton
Ottawa, ON
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Agnes (Graf) Weicker (nee Palmer) Dear Currie family:
Sincere sympathy & condolences – Anne & I were friends from Normal School and University days. I grew up on farm near Rosetown, Sk. Anne, Gladys Paul (Giles) and I were a fun threesome. I have so many happy memories of our times together. Anne is written into my published book “A Walk Down Memory Lane”. What a special, very talented person she was! Her obituary was very well written and a true tribute to your much loved Mother. I will never forget Anne.
Love
Agnes
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Elizabeth and Alan Walsh Dear Currie family and especially Margaret and Kent, please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mom. She was a lovely lady, we still have fond memories of her from Whitehaven Cres.
Sincerely, Elizabeth and Alan
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Jo-Anne van Draanen Dear Currie Family: I are so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. I am grateful that she and your father are together again. Your mother was an incredible woman and I feel honoured to have known her. My condolences to all of you at this very difficult time.
Jo-Anne van Draanen
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Richard and Mary Jean Currie We send our love and prayers to all of you. They were a special couple, now reunited. Richard and Mary Jean.
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Sue Halpenny To Anne’s Family
I wish you to know that I am very saddened to read of your lovely Mom’s death. I know she had been ill for some time and it is a relief for you that she is not suffering any more. However, she will be remembered as a kind, gracious and good person by all who knew her and especially by her children and grandchildren whom she adored.
I always thought your parents had the perfect marriage and deep relationship which inspired me and many others. I hope she and Arthur are reunited again forever.
my love and condolences to you all
Sue
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Susan & Peter MacLaren We are saddened to learn of the passing of this wonderful lady. During our many years at St Andrew’s we came to love Anne and Arthur and they will continue to have a very special place in our hearts. We thank God for Anne’s strong Christian faith and the gentle way she in which shared it with others. Together again in eternal life.
May the blessings of our Lord rest with each one of you and may the happy times you shared together help bring you peace and comfort during these sad days.
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Fin MacDonald Was an honour to have know Anne and Arthur during the years I worked for Rod Sim CA.
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john and Janet banigan We were deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne. We have known her and her partner Arthur for many years through our membership at St. Andrew’s Church Ottawa.
Anne and Arthur were a loving team of Christian leaders and caregivers, cherished by all who had the pleasure to know them
We thank God for their lives and share with the family the assurance of God’s promise for eternal live for those who receive him, as Anne and Arthur surely did.
John and Janet Banigan .
With deepest sympathy on your loss. Shiela, I remember how lovingly you always spoke about your parents and what they meant to you. May those beautiful memories bring you and your family, comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Susan Lensen,
Ottawa, ON