On a sunny Monday afternoon, October 7, 2019 at LHSC- University Hospital, London, Ann passed away peacefully to start the next step in her eternal journey. Ann is survived by her sister, Inge Mowat, brother-in-law Peter Darbishire, nieces Janet Mowat of New York, Jennifer Kucey and Christine Overweel of Toronto, nephews Stephen Darbishire of Granton and Chris and Vicki Darbishire of Toronto, and friends too numerous to mention. Ann was predeceased by her brother Wim, sister Julia and her parents, Jan and Margaret Overweel. Ann’s greatest joy in life was spending time in her vegetable gardens in the summer and taking the long winter months to plan next year’s crop. Generous to a fault and always ready to embrace others less fortunate than herself, Ann held tightly to her principles and lived life on her own terms. All who knew and loved her wish her godspeed and eternal peace.
A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at the Hensall Heritage Hall, 108 King Street, Hensall, on Sunday, November 17th from 2 – 5 PM, words of remembrance at 3 PM. Cremation has taken place, Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Humane Society of London and Middlesex would be appreciated by the family.
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Judith Hodgins
I’ve known Ann since the 70’s had the opportunity to stay with her in Ailsa Craig farm, she loved her cat..she loved Dollarma, but most importantly was her family! She loved her family. I am sorry I can’t physically be with you today , but you will be in my thoughts eh!
Gary & Judy
Our sincere condolences to you and Janet, Inge! thinking of your family at this sad time!
Brenda Bennell and Alma Bennell
We were shocked to hear of Ann’s passing, our condolences. We had only known Ann a few years, but she was a friend we will miss. Her laughs, smiles, knowledge and stories.
May you rest in Peace Ann.
Marny Morris
Dear Inge. I’m so sorry to hear of Anne”s passing away. As usual at these times I wish I had stayed in touch. I have fond memories of talking with Anne about anything and everything on Kingsgrove and Anne speeding around the backroads at Byways in the MGB. My last visit with you, Julia and Ann in Exeter is still fresh in my memory . Was a wonderful visit! Our comfort is that she is asleep and at rest. Love Marny
Perri Smith
Inge , Peter and family,
So sorry to hear about Ann’s passing. She was a good friend to me for many years when we both lived in London and then when she moved to Huron County. Rest in peace Ann from Rudi.
Ron Kretchman
My sincere condolences to the remaining Overweel family, I remember that Ann and Wim had a special relationship.
Ann lived life on her terms and may she now find eternal peace. May the remaining family members enjoy sharing Ann’s life with each other.
Peter – it appears you have been a wonderful support for Ann and the remaining Overweel family.
All our love
Ron and Marleene Kretchman
Bob and Nancy Campbell
Inge and Family,
We were sorry to hear that Ann had passed. Our condolences to your entire family.
Phil @ barb brooks
Ann was a wonderful friend we had many great conversations over the years
on many topics , Ann was the First person to help some one in need . we will also cherish are chats and time together
Bev Branderhorst
Dear Inge. My heartfelt condolences to you at this time
Cheryl Talbot
my thoughts and prayers are with you Inge in the loss of your sister so sorry.
Joke en Jan Overweel
We wish our Canadian family a lot of strength on the death of Ann. We remember her as a sympathetic woman whom we also met several times in Holland.
Joke & Jan Overweel
Daryl & Carol Ann Keys
Our heartfelt condolences to Ann’s family.
Phyllis Fidler
Ann has been a good neighbour for many years and we were so sorry to hear of her passing. I knew Ann from years before we moved next door – we did karate in Exeter. This connection was the beginning of our friendship over 30 years ago. We spoke in the grocery store not very long ago and caught up – I am glad I had a chance to talk to her not too long ago. Dave and I will miss her.
Phyllis and Dave Fidler
Fran Hartling
Dearest Inge, so very sorry Anne has passed. I had thought I would like to see you all again sometime. And Julie and Wim to have gone too soon!! I’m sure they were there to greet Anne. So you are the only one left of that generation. I am in my family also. I hope Anne was not ill long, I see she passed at University hospita l. How lovely she spent her last years so close to you in a country village. Any details you would care to share about the family I would treasure. There were a few years long ago I felt part of your family in Islington. Of course Anne and I met at Alma College. Do you remember me? I loved your little MGB, so did Anne and we had such fun times driving around Toronto in it. I have lived in the states since 1974, now 25 years in North Carolina mountains. Your heart must be broken with all three siblings gone before you and you being the eldest. Same with me, I know how this feels. Love to you and your family always. Such a loving family it was and hopefully still is. I was from London, that is how Anne was introduced to that city.
Alvin/Marilyn Taylor
Inge Sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Heather Brandt
Please let me know when the gathering is ….I felt it inappropriate to mention it in my condolence. Thank you !
Heather Brandt
My condolences to Ann’s family and friends…I am sorry for your loss . I knew Ann in 60’s ‘and 70 when we both worked in the Dept of Anatomy at the University Medical School . We kept in touch rather sporadically but when talking there was no expanse of time between our conversations. I knew her truths and she mine. She came to see me in plays I was doing and we spoke of poetry together. We both had a love of animals. As always I wished for one more conversation with her or one more visit. Happy Trails Ann !
Deborah Rosenlund
Ann was a favourite cousin.
Inspiring in so many ways.
I’ll never forget receiving the beautiful cards she sent at Christmas to my parents, and one that she sent to me that I still have. It is so beautiful to look at years later.
Ann, you gave me some good advice over the years, and even visited me in my little apartment here in Ottawa. Will always love you.
Cousin Deb
Carroll Goudie
So sorry for your lossAnne will be surely missed.
Deb Campbell
Inge: sorry to read of Anne’s passing. Never easy but you have some great memories and they will comfort you now.
Karen Dickins
Inge, my deepest condolences to you. Thinking of you and your family.
Helen Miller
My sincere condolences to Ann’s family. Ann and I first met many years ago when she volunteered with Huron Good Food Box. I always enjoyed our chats when we ran into each other either when grabbing coffee or while doing real estate business with her. I miss her chats that were always, energetic, feisty, determined and often humorous. Rest peacefully.
Marlene Ingram
Inge and family ,so very sorry for your loss.
Bill Gibson
I was deeply shocked to hear of Ann’s passing and she will be deeply missed by the community I remember the good times we had together when My John was alive.
Larry, Brenda, Lindsay, Jordan, Spencer Hill and Bobby
A dear friend gone. Ann had become a part of our family over the years. She was a wonderful soul. We will miss her dearly. My sympathy to the family at this difficult time.
Dave & Sue Page
Sincere Condolences to the family
mary masse
Inge so sorry to hear of your sisters passing
Frank and Janet Winters. Andre and Mariette
Inge, So sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Hugs to you and your family at this difficult time
Aimee
I am so sorry for your loss, she is with God now and restfully peacefully. She was a nice person
Janis Bisback
Sending condolences to Inge and Peter and your families. Ann was out to our place a short while ago and I will miss our chats. I remember helping her set up the greenhouse,and my father loved coming out to check on her gardens. Hugs. Janis and Peter Bisback
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sincere condolences to the family. So very sorry for your loss.
Ann Maxwell
So sorry for your loss.
Brad & Anne
Sincere condolences to Ann’s family & friends. Rest In Peace Ann in God’s most beautiful garden!
Jackie Ferris
I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing what a pleasant lady she was we had many chats about our jack russels the heavens have another Angel RIP sweet lady.
Louise Haggitt
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ann.
She was a friend and a neighbor and i will miss seeing her drive by.
May you rest in peace now Ann
Gail and Greg Clakre
Anne was a wonderful neighbor an d friend. We will miss her visits greatly and the loss of her company. many a spirited conversation has been had with us.
We are very sorry for your loss.