April 1, 1933 - November 20, 2021

Our beloved cheery, witty, caring Anne has left us.

She lived life to the full until feeling ill and entering hospital in early November.

After several days she calmly gradually began a deep eternal sleep.

Anne's fondest memories of youth on her family's London-area farm were of her love for horses and tractor-driving.

To study at Western University she left the farm, but farm community values never left Anne.

At graduation and through her life, Anne felt proud and gratified to be among just a few women who'd then had that opportunity.

Armed with her degree, she launched a distinguished 40+ year career managing public and secondary school libraries in Sarnia, Edmonton, Manchester England, and Toronto.

Anne was lauded for many major contributions, notably the Independent Study Booklet recognized for years as an innovative and essential student learning tool.

Anne was a selfless, kind and caring humanitarian: a model inspriring each of us to enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally and boundlessly seek the best in others, and then relentlessly patiently cajole and guide them through productive fulfilling life journeys.

Celebration of Anne’s life on Monday, November 29, 2021 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5 (chapel entrance). NOTE that COVID Vaccine Passports and Photo ID will be required for entry.

In Anne’s memory, donations may be made to secondary school student bursaries at www.meritaward.ca or to heart stroke research at www.heartandstroke.ca or to mental health programs at www.toronto.cmha.ca.

Condolences may be offered at etouch.ca .

In Anne's memory, donations may be made at Merit Award Bursary Program or Heart & Stroke Foundation or CAMH.

Arrangements entrusted with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .February 1st, 1928 - November 25th, 2021

Peacefully at Whitecliffe Terrace, with her dear friend Lynne by her side, November 25, 2021.

Beloved Sweetheart of the late Norman Pell (together forever), special Auntie to Rosemary, Elaina, Brian and Colin (England), and dear friend and entertainer to many.

Many thanks to the Whitby Senior Centre, where Violet and Norman enjoyed many years of dancing, singing and bowling.

A Funeral Service will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL , 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Monday December 13, 2021 at 12pm. A live-stream will be available on the funeral home website.

If so desired, donations in Violet’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society and the Humane Society.

Condolences may be made online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .