Obituary for Anita Gilbert (Donnelly)
Surrounded by the love of her family and fortified by the rites of her faith, Anita (nee Donnelly), passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at McNally House Hospice, in her 89 th year. She is now reunited with her beloved husband John (2003). Dear mother of Jane (Guy) and son Mark (Christine), and cherished grandma of Dominique (Sheldon) and François. Predeceased by her mother Anne and father John, brother Patrick (Sally) and sister Kathleen (Bill). Her memory is a blessing to family and friends at home and abroad. She is especially missed by her constant (furry) companion and walking buddy, Nikki.
Mom was a force of nature. Born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England she was a champion swimmer, and accomplished vocalist. Her early training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England paved the way for a healing career as a nurse and teacher. She remained passionate about music all her life, an avid chorister and choir leader, an amateur theatre performer, she could still belt out a show tune in her final days.
Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 156 Main Street West, Grimsby, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11a.m.
We are deeply grateful for all those involved in Mom’s circle of care. We give thanks for the family of faith at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and the compassionate team at McNally House Hospice. In lieu of flowers we ask that you remember these two caring communities with memorial contributions.
Mom was a force of nature. Born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England she was a champion swimmer, and accomplished vocalist. Her early training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England paved the way for a healing career as a nurse and teacher. She remained passionate about music all her life, an avid chorister and choir leader, an amateur theatre performer, she could still belt out a show tune in her final days.
Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 156 Main Street West, Grimsby, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11a.m.
We are deeply grateful for all those involved in Mom’s circle of care. We give thanks for the family of faith at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and the compassionate team at McNally House Hospice. In lieu of flowers we ask that you remember these two caring communities with memorial contributions.