Anne Broom Obituary
July 24, 1945 - April 20, 2014
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Anne Broom, loving friend, retired nurse, and proud dog owner. Born in Montréal, July 24, 1945, to parents Ian and Molly. Loving mother to Ian (Kristina). Anne will be missed dearly by older brother Gavin (Gail), nephew Douglas, and nieces Stacie and Jennifer (Steve). Beloved Nana to Amelia and Benjamin. Dearly remembered by the many friends whose lives were touched by Anne's loyalty, thoughtfulness and sense of humour. Working as an RN with the National Defence Medical Centre, and later the Perley- Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, she had over 30 years of dedicated service. Funeral Service will be held in the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. For those wishing, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservices.com.
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May 12, 2014
We where so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Anne. She was a great friend to my sister especially during the last year during her short battle with cancer. Anne was there every time Ellen need a hand and made bad times more bearable. I am so sorry for your loss. John bond
Cathy (Armstrong) Rathwell
May 6, 2014
I so enjoyed Anne's quirky sense of humour.I looked forward to chatting with her at each nursing reunion.She was so proud of you Ian,and she loved her grandkids.Rest in peace,Anne.You will be sorely missed at our next reunion.
Sandy Chase-Casgrain
May 3, 2014
Ian and Family.
I was saddened to hear of Annie's death. We were not only high school classmates but we did our nurse's training together in Kingston.I have so many happy memories.Today's Service was a real tribute to Annie
May Kenyi
May 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Ian and family. I feel like I know you from Anne's "bragging" and descriptions of her great son and how proud of you she was. Then came the grand kids and oh....the pride in her family went even further with Anne. She was a great nurse and I learned a lot from her. Rest in peace my friend, Ian and his family will be alright because you raised him right. Rest in peace Anne, you will be missed.
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April 29, 2014
Ian & Family & Friends
So ,so sorry to hear about Anne .
We met Anne last summer.She treated us all like her own Family.
We had good laughs with Her.
She was a Beautiful lady, grand-Man ,mother and friend. She loved her dogs dearly.
Anne Will be missed so much.
Dalilah,Wayne,Pamela,Pierrot,Logan,Mathieu
Tim and Edna Averill
April 28, 2014
Sorry to hear of Anne's passing. Her visit to Windsor with Betty Barrowman to visit cousin Peg Smith was always appreciated. Condolences to Ian and family and Gavin and family.
renee deHaan
April 28, 2014
Ann was a very special friend to me and a very intelligent nurse. She taught me so much and I will never forget her. Ian, she was so proud of you and your success in life. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Those 2 beautiful grandchildren that she loved so much. We compared stories every time we met. Gaven, she was glad to have you as a brother. Renee.
Stephany Lynn Williams
April 27, 2014
This woman did not just practice as a Nurse. This woman was a TRUE Nurse. A leader. A person you did not only look up to, you wanted to look up to. I learned so much from her, and will always truly treasure having her as my first supervisor upon returning back in 2005. Never have I met somebody so emotionally strong, giving, and proud of her profession. To me , Ann was not only a wonderful person to work and turn to on the job. Ann was comfort and warmth. A beautiful person, inside and out. My deepest condolences to her family, that God may guide them through such a devastating and sudden loss. Rest In Peace, Ann, and thank you for all that you have taught me. I will never forget you.
Terri Carter RPN
April 26, 2014
Deepest sympathies to Anne's family and friends. I loved her sense of humour and her no-nonsense approach to problems big and small. I always felt better when she worked the evening shift with me because I knew she had my back.
Jennifer Moore
April 26, 2014
Ian and Kristina
Aunt Anne was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. She was always laughing and had a wonderful sense of humour. Even in her last email to me she mentioned Sarah giving a motivation speech to the lack luster SENS!!
Sandi Keogan (LaBerge)
April 26, 2014
I went through high school and nurses training with Ann and will always remember her wicked sense of humour, especially at our reunions. She could have us on the floor laughing without ever changing her expression.
My sincere sympathy to all of her family.
Pat (Maracle) Brant. Class of '66
April 26, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all Anne's family. She was a dear friend and such a fun classmate. Her electric smile and sense of humour will be greatly missed
Class of '66
April 26, 2014
What a wonderful nurse Anne was. She will be dearly missed. Marlene Brown(Cornwall, On)
Megan Harris
April 26, 2014
I learned so very much from working with this awesome lady! I have missed her so since she retired. Very saddened to hear of her passing. She was always so proud and full of stories of her family and grand babies! She treasured you all! RIP dear one.
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