Mary Emma Anne Armstrong, Anne to us, was one of the kindest persons we’ve ever met. She always had a smile every morning (see the uploaded Sept 2023 picture shows). She enjoyed having a talk and an update as to how things were going. She’s a very caring person - always had a card she spent time making, for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We kept all of them mainly because they’re from Anne, but also because they are so beautiful, artistic and poetic. 
We will miss you terribly Anne!!! You are a very special person!!!

Anne was a beloved friend and neighbour on Maclean Ave. Her friendly nature in passing by the house is what started our friendship.   I found I would often time myself and linger in our passings to permit an appreciated hello and chit chat of the trivial ongoings of my life.  She always took a genuine interest and care in the things that mattered to us as I’m sure she did many others.  We were always left in a better place having shared those moments with her and these are the times we are sad have come to an end.  Her random small gifts of kindness were incredibly thoughtful gestures and are a testament to her astuteness and care for others.  Her handwritten letters to our daughters when they were born are cherished keepsakes that we are preserving to share with them when they are old enough to understand and appreciate the value of their wisdom from a life well-lived.  

She will be deeply missed by our family.

Conor Jael and the girls, Kali Fia …and Noa!

Anne always was a great Lady. She loved sharing home made cards and poems with us. She will be missed. Rest In Peace sweet lady.

Anne always had a smile and a kind word to share with me at church whenever she saw me. During holidays like Christmas and Easter, she often shared some of her artwork with me (such as ornaments for the tree). She was truly a wonderful, kind lady who will be missed by many parishioners at Corpus Christi Parish. 

I am praying that she is now in the arms of God.

I have shared a long memory in the condolence section, but I wanted to show this example of the poetry from the heart that Anne created . This is one of many that she wrote in memory of my husband David —the words are incredible! A great light recognizing another!

My late husband, David and I were neighbours down the street from Anne and Ruth who became friends. They were a wonderful sisters who had a great community consciousness, carrying loving kindness as they walked up down the street to the lake and home. We had a friend who described them as the “Sisters of Grace’, for their graciousness as he did not know their mother was named Grace.
After my husband’s sudden death, they became even closer and deeper friends of mine, helping me in  innumerable ways as I was in deep grief. For which I’m forever thankful.
Anne was an amazing support for Ruth when she was taken into long-term care, her dedication and love for  her sister was amazing. I would go and visit Ruth but I would drive there. It would take about 15 minutes. Anne, on the other hand, had to take public transport throughout four seasons, one bus, one subway ride another bus —at least an hour. She went faithfully day after day braving the winter storms standing in open shelters. She was truly amazing and a dedicated, kind, caring woman.
As it’s already been said one of her major gifts was her poetry. I have many wonderful cards that she’s written filled with inspiring thoughts—she used to say she’d just sit and think and wait for the words to come deep from within herself— so nothing was superficial. It was always from her big heart.
Laterally her life was upended by a fire at her house and she moved into a retirement home but the shock of such a sudden change was hard for her to bear. In her vulnerability, many people connected with her and spent time with her and I hope she realized how much she was loved. Because she truly was and will be much missed.

With love and thanks to Anne
Hilary Bowring

I have to mention her sweet humor. She could see the funny side of things and we would have laughs together, even in the worst of times…

Anne was a lovely and kind soul. She was a wonderful neighbour for so many years.
We always enjoyed our wee chats to catch up. 
RIP Anne. God bless.🙏🌺
WITH LOVE and in friendship.
Charlotte and Cathie Byrnes

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Mary Emma Anne Armstrong

14 octubre, 1935 – 5 agosto, 2024

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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