At home on Brook’n’Hill Farm, Birr on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Norman White and the late Ronald White. Dear mother of Lynda White and Vlad Kostka of Vancouver, Nancy White of Toronto, Patricia and Kelly Munkittrick of Calgary, and Steven White of Mission Viejo, CA. Dear grandmother of Sara and Jessica Munkittrick and Gina and Cameron White. Anne will be remembered by Norman’s family Joseph, Mary, Jane, Thomas, Laura and their families. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jean and the late Lorne Milton of Dutton and Donald and Grace Cameron of London. Fondly remembered by her late husband Ronald’s family and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, March 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The memorial service will be held at the Birr United Church, Birr on Saturday, March 29th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Barbara Clark and Pastor Byron Hand officiating. Cremation with interment at Birr United Church Cemetery.
Any donations in Anne’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice.
WHITE: Anne (Cameron) of Birr
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Sue (Jackson) Diehl
Dear Anne White Family,
It was a shock to read in the Ontario Farmer this weekend the Estate Farm Sale of the family farm. I spent a year with your mom while I attended Fanshawe College (1990-1991 ?). She was a great person, my ‘other mom’, and always there for you in person or in a little note left on the kitchen table. She will be greatly missed and I truly am sorry that I missed meeting you at her service. Peace be with you all.
Doreen Garrett
I was saddened to see of the passing of Anne. She made many wonderful contributions during her life time and she will be missed. I remember her well from Aglow as well as from shared times in her community. My sincere sympathy to each of her family and friends. May treasured memories give strength and her faith give comfort.
Nancy Giles-McIntosh
To the Family of Anne:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you work through the loss of Anne from your lives. As a volunteer at the YMCA, I have many fond memories of Anne. I will miss our visits as I took her blood pressure. It was always great just catching up on the different things going on in her life, the most recent being her marriage. She was a very happy woman and lived for her family. She was a great woman and I will miss her terribly. She has left a void in many lives but find comfort knowing she has touched many lives in a positive way.
Bev Dayman
I am sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was a treasured friend to many and was a delight to have at the retirement home. Ann always took an extra minute here and there for some conversation within Prince George. Both the residents and myself will miss the monthly piano sing a long. Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Bev Dayman. Environmental Services at Prince George
Rosemary and Angela in England
It was a privilege to know such a wonderful lady.
Ann & David Robinson
Anne White was an extraordinary person.Her faith, patience,kindness and love of music, and life in general, influenced so many . We are so grateful to have had her in our lives.
Our deepest sympathy and love to her dear family.
King & Lois (Legg) Abel
Anne was such a dear and inspiring woman, who is certainly now missed by all who were blessed to know her.
There will be an emptiness about Birr, and beyond, without her presence; but we do look forward to meeting with her again, in the presence of our Saviour.
Karen Croker nee Schlacht
Dear Family of Anne White, Thank you so much for sharing your mom with the Birr community. Your mom was a terrific woman, community minded, had a generous spirit with a compassionate heart. Many years ago when we were all kids growing up in the village of Birr, she made our immigrant family feel included in the community, helped us with 4-H projects, and truly felt like a mainstay go-to person for Birr activities in such a warm and engaging manner. We will always remember her. Karen Schlacht
Harry Hardy
We were so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. She was a wonderful Lady. She was a good friend, and a great community person. I remember when she first came to this community as a young teacher. Our sincere sympathy.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Ann Macleod and Gordon Garrett
To Lynda, Nancy, Patty, and Steven –
We extend our deepest sympathy to you, your families, and Norman upon learning of the loss of your mother. She was a very gracious lady and a great contributor to the community. She will be missed.
Ann MacLeod and Gordon Garrett,
Toronto
Irene Hansford
I send sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Anne. I remember good U C.W. times spent with Anne especially at Alma College St Thomas in the 8os. Her smile her love of music and
her leadership witnessed to her faith.
May the memories of good times shared bring you comfort at this time. I feel blessed to have know her. God be with you .
Irene
Gord and Joan Taylor
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will remember Anne for her faith, her love of music and her caring.
Louisa and Donald
I know we didn’t know your mother Anne at all Patty, but Donald and I just wanted you to know we’re thinking of you, Kelly, Sara and Jessica.. It’s so hard to lose a Mom and grandparent.
Take care all of you.
Joanna and Shaule
Dear Family of Anne, What an amazing woman your mother (and wife) was. I so enjoyed having her in our Stephen Ministry training class and then afterwards as a Stephen Minister for a few years. Up until her death, she also served as a life group leader and what a blessing she was to the various seniors in her study group. She loved them, she watched over them, she taught them, and shepherded them.
Just recently, in my battle with cancer, Anne sent me a most amazing card that was such a huge encouragement to me. She was a woman always looking out for the needs of others and loving them in the name of Jesus. I am so thankful to have known her and ministered with her. May the Lord comfort your hearts as you grieve the loss of your dear mom and wife.
Mike and Karen Nunns
Dear Lynda, Nancy, Pat, and Steve:
It is with a heavy heart and a lump in my throat that I write these words, hearing just now of your mom’s passing. I was blessed to know your mom, and I am a better person for having known her.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Joan Robson
So sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. I first remember her as a Bible School teacher at Birr United Church.I thought she was soooo pretty and always hoped to be in her class.She was a very carring lady.
Our thoughts are with you.
Joan Robson and Ralph Needham
Rev. David Friesen Waldner
Dear family,
It was my privilege to have served with Anne in the chapel services at Craigwiel Gardens (long-term care home) for the past ten years. Anne brought not only the music but her caring presence to our residents twice a month during those years. May you now know the love that she so freely shared with others.
Norma Clare
To Anne’s Family –
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Anne. We worked and traveled together in music and worship in Middlesex Presbytery and London Conference of the United Church of Canada. She was a beautiful lady in every way! My caring thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norma Clare London
Katy Gray
To Anne’s family,
Anne – gracious, loving, thoughtful, positive, devoted, and full of grace, music and harmony. That is the Anne I will always remember. We shared times together as neighbour, friend, and barbershopper. I will always cherish those time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.
Katy
Jean Schiestel
Norm You and your family have my sympathy in the sudden passing of Anna. Although I had only met her once you were so happy when you introduced her at church and I’m sure you both enjoyed the short time you had together. Jean and family
The McGeachy Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sara’s words on her Facebook are beautiful…and oh so true. She was a wonderful woman who has set an amazing example, for all of us, on how to live life! She will be missed! Love to you all xo
Patricia and Ian Rogerson
Dear Lynda, Nancy, Pat and Steve, We were so saddened to hear of your lovely mother’s death. She was such a wonderful lady in every way and an example of how to live a good life, cheerfully and usefully, always thinking of others and doing good things for them. In spite of our sadnes, it was a deah to be envied, in the home she loved and where she always said she wanted to end her days. We send our condolences also to Norm and all the family. We are sorry that circumstances prevent us from being at the funeral, but will be thinking of you all.
Tricia and Ian
Tom & Linda Charlton
We are deeply saddened to learn of Ann’s passing. We are sending our love and heartfelt sympathies to each of the family. We will be with you on Saturday. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Dorothy Mulligan, Pat Skelton, Pat Verwulf
Dear Family of Anne
On behalf of the “Y” Heart Group … the 8:00 a.m. water walking class, we want you to know how shocked and saddened we are to learn of Anne’s passing. Anne was a wonderful person…each member of our group has special memories of her and we miss her.
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences… our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
In Sympathy
Marion Barr
To Anne’s family
My condolences to all of you for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Ruth and Leokadia Schlacht
To my Dear Friend of Birr-Growing up with the Anne White and family was such a joy and brings back so many wonderful memories from household to household. I truly appreciated Ann’s assistance with the Annual Cemetery Services each September and her kind words of expression and music. Patty and family, Lynda, Nancy, and Steven deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Family Schlacht from Birr
Shirley and Gord Carless
Anne shared her wonderful Gift of Harmony in all that she did.
Singiing in harmony with Shades of Harmony for over 28 years, Anne will be truly missed by our members and all those in the barbershop community.
Anne’s, kind, generous, singing spirit blessed us all, and we will treasure the many fond memories.
Our sincere condolences to all of you, Norman, Lynda, Nan, Pat, Steven, and families
.
Sincerely
Shirley
Sharon and Jim McDonald
To Norm and all family members,
Many here in Teeswater had just begun to know this wonderful lady Anne. Her welcoming smile made you feel you had known her for some time. Our sympathy goes out to Norm and everyone in both families. “May You Be Comforted By Loving Memories” God Bless.
Sharon & Jim McDonald, Teeswater, ON
Rev. Sue McCullough
To Anne’s family
Ii is with great sadness that I read of Anne’s death. In the brief time that I knew her, she made an enormous impact on me. Her love of music, her love of life and family, and her love of God were so apparent to me. I will keep you all in my prayers as you say farewell to her.
Blessings,
Sue McCullough+
George Savage
So sorry to hear this. Wish I could be there…George
Karin Dieters
Dear Family of Anne…
I knew Anne for 5 years while singing with the Shades of Harmony, London, ON, As the years went by we got to sing near or next to each other, it was wonderful listening to her beautiful singing. She was always so pleasant and always smiling with many kind words of wisdom to express to me and others. Of course I will miss her very much and hope that her smiling face brings wonderful memories now and into the future. Many heartfelt hugs and deepest sympathy to help you through this difficult time now and into the future. Peace be with you…
J. R. Digger MacDougall
The Board of Directors of Sing Canada Harmony Scholarship Fund extends sincere condolences to Norman, Lynda, Nancy, Patricia, Steven and families and the family of the late Ronald White on the loss of wife and mother, Anne White; and, to the members of Harmony, Inc., Shades of Harmony from London, ON and the “Country Notes” quartet who have lost a dear sister in harmony – Anne White.
We are ever mindful that life is very fragile. Our time here is limited and it is precious. It’s what we do on a daily basis that gives our lives meaning and gives our lives purpose. Anne shared the joy of Barbershop Harmony with riser mates and quartets for 28 years. She left a legacy of song and is remembered for her love of the art form.
A donation has been made to Sing Canada Harmony to remember and honour Anne White.
May God grant her soul eternal rest.
J. R. Digger MacDougall
Chair and CEO
Sing Canada Harmony Scholarship Fund
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Fred and Sharon Mardlin
To Norman and Anne’s family…We are deeply sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. A very musical lady, she entertained many with her talent over the years. She was a tireless worker in Birr church and the community. Anne will be missed by many. Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Nick and Elizabeth Bell
We were very sorry to hear about Anne’s passing. We will always remember how she , Ron and the rest of the White family welcomed us and made us feel at home when we emigrated to Canada in the early 70’s. Whenever we met her in recent years Anne always showed a genuine interest in our family and we will remember a meal that we had with her in the past year where we reminisced about old times and shared family photographs. She was a truly caring lady. Our condolences to you all and may you find peace in your happy memories.
Ruth Hardy Claessens
Anne White is one special lady. She was a wonderful role model who, with Ron, raised an incredible family. I am surprised this was her time, but was warmed to read her grand-daughter’s tribute which is so accurate and eloquently written. All the good and love she gave to the world will live on through her family.
Michelle Wright
Dear family of Anne,
I send my deepest sympathy to your family. I lived with Anne for a year during Teacher’s College. We enjoyed many good times together. I feel privileged to have met her and been able to be apart of her life for a little while. She was a wonderful person and I will never forget her generosity and kind heart.
May God comfort you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend.
Doug & Nancy Garrett
Our love and prayers go out to each of you as you go through this very difficult time. We know Ann will now be singing with the “Choir of Angels”. We will all miss her beautiful voice and kind heart.
Our prayer is God will fill you with so many precious memories to help ease your pain.
Cara Hernould
Dear White Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. She opened her home and heart to our family; Anne was like a grandparent to me while growing up. From the swimming pool, to tobogganing, to playing mousetrap in the pool house, to the real mice in the kitchen, Anne’s house was the centre of all things fun in Birr! Reading the obituary my mind exploded with a plethora of idyllic childhood memories and the scents of my farm country home. We saw Anne every Sunday at Birr United and I couldn’t help but to run to her when I saw her smiling face.
A sad loss of a wonderfully warm and kind woman.
Much love and condolences.
Cara Hernould
-Victoria, BC
Lisa Plant
Anne played piano for our residents every month at Prince George Retirement Residence. The residents and staff will miss her very much. Anne’s happy spirit and cheerful songs brightened the day of all who listened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Barb & Margaret
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss. Anne was a very classy lady with a great sense of humour and a good ear for music. We sang with her for many years, and enjoyed some great times out at the farm in Birr.
She had a positive and lasting impact on a multitude of people. May the love they felt for her provide you with some comfort.
Don McLeod
Thank you Anne for the time you spent on earth sharing your wisdom and love of our environment.
My sincere condolences to Anne’s family.
Don McLeod
Friends of Medway Creek
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Emily (Saunders) and Jeff Savoie
Anne,
As your soul was composed of harmony, you were the testament that music can change the world.
Family, I send all my love to you.
~Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts~xoxo
Margaret Saunders
I will always treasure that sunshine smile, the kindness and generosity, the humour, the humming and singing! As Anne blessed our lives, may God bless you Norm and families. Hugs xoxo
Harold Saunders
I’m going to miss you Anne xoxo
Mary N. Hitchcock
Dear Family of Anne….I<m sure you do not remember me since you were quite young when I first met you…however I have ssen many pictures of you and feel I know you all…I am so sorowful to jhve learned this news of Anne<s passing … I am sure it is very painful for all of you …and I especially wnat to offer Norman my sympathy …I am sure you brought much joy into her life …please know I appreciate that and I send you and her family my prayers and deepest gratitude for th e wonderful memories I have of her ….Mary Hitchcock
Alex and Debbie Hyde
Dear Norman and family,
May you find comfort in the Lord and be filled with His peace.
In sympathy