Eric,Dawn and Family

It has now been a year since your Mom/Grandma passed and know you will have missed her each and every day even knowing she is in a better place and with Tam.  I too think of her often and wanted you to know how special she was.  I use her quilts often which leaves me memories.  My thoughts are with you on this day and Blessings  to all
Auntie.  Vivienne

50 years after being cousins together in Winchester, we visited Anne in 2015 when on a cruise to Alaska. She made us so welcome, reminding me so much of her Mum, my Aunty Ruth.  We hadn't heard from her for a while, so guessed she might have moved. So glad to find the notice of her funeral online. Love to Eric and Nicholas and prayers for all who miss Anne.
Diana and Malcolm Dow (nee Johnson) Williamstown, Victoria
Australia.

Anne had a heart of gold and would be of help anytime if she could.  When I transferred from Financial to Payroll Admin, she helped me whenever I needed to help make the transition as easy as possible. She was a great coworker and a true friend for life.   
There were many memories about Anne that made me smile.  She will be greatly 
Missed.

Fond memories of Anne and our time at the Alberta Wheat Pool, the conversations and laughs, the Army & Navy’s Friday night happy hour and, after we all went our separate ways after the Wheat Pool, our annual Christmas reunion.  

Was so pleased that I could be part of Ann’s memorial even from afar
Want All the family to know that my blessings are with you at this time.  But memories are what we have to last our lifetimes.  
One of My favourites was Anne asking me to go with her and drive on holiday to  Tofino and Ucuelet and area that was in the days where she and many were smoking.  My reply to John was I can’t take a trip with Anne me being a non smoker he replied that she had promised not to smoke in the car or restaurants while with me.  Yes,  we made the trip had a great time and she kept to her promise .  I do believe it was not long after that trip that both she and Tam quit smoking completely and were definitely smoke free when Harry their first grandchild was born

Enjoyed so many nice stories of kindness , fun, trips and seeing one of her many quilts which I am owner of two , one was for my 65 th birthday ( a long time ago) and the second she made for John  later on  which he enjoyed so much.      Vivienne   Ward.   Sister in  law

I met Anne while working at the Alberta Wheat Pool many years ago. Al and I became friends with her and Tam and had many years of friendship and  good times with them. Both were fun loving and kind people. Anne remained our good friend after we lost Tam.  She will remain in our hearts. 
Our love and sympathy goes out to her family. 

Anne was a wonderful person and a fantastic friend. She accepted me into her heart and I am grateful for having known her. Her kindness and wisdom were only overshadowed by her amazing heart and contagious smile.

Mum used to make us sit down and write thank you letters to anyone who gave us gifts, birthdays, Christmas etc. Stay in touch with grandma she'd say. Draw a picture. 😊 Oh mum. 

Eric xxx

Anne was one of a kind! Always up for a good time, of which we had many! I have so many happy memories of pot lucks, drinks on the patio, and neighbourhood get togethers. 
Anne was a good neighbour, she looked after my cat Squeak when I went away, I think she would have kept him if she could! 
Thinking of Anne always brings a smile, bittersweet memories of a wonderful, generous soul. 



I worked and was friends with Anne at the Alberta Wheat Pool.  Even after Anne retired a group of us always got together for Christmas dinner. She was a good friend and a wonderful person.  We sure did our fair share of laughing and having fun.  My thoughts and prayers are with Anne’s family in their time of sorrow.



Anne was always up for a chat, always friendly and not shy to join in the party.  Her love of family will carry her nearest and dearest forward, and stand as a testament to many for how to look out for one another.  Thanks too Anne for the Boxing Day dance in 2014! Dick

Anne was so full of life and fun. Anne always treated me like her own daughter, loving and giving. You could never leave without a hug and peck on the cheek. She taught me to cook Yorkshire pudding like the English do so well.  Mrs. Willis was one of a kind! Last time I saw Anne she was so happy to show me her beautiful garden and how her crystal collection had grown so much.
Eric you were so lucky to have such a wonderful Mum. I know you will miss her but her spirit lives in you and the grandkids and great grands. 

OBITUARY

Anne Willis

December 26, 1936 – February 1, 2023

Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home & Crematorium

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