Anne Marie BERGER

BERGER, Anne Marie With her loving family by her side at home on March 7, 2022, in her 58th year, Anne (nee O'Keefe) Berger was called home to God. Beloved wife of Tom, who provided steadfast support during Anne's illness. Proud and devoted mother cherished by her children Mary and Brian. Much-loved daughter of Dominic O'Keefe (Peter-borough, ON). Treasured sister of Jim and Diane O'Keefe (Peterborough, ON) who provided their love and support throughout Anne's journey with cancer. Dear sister-in-law to Bernie, Karl (Denise), Joe (Laura), Al (Denise) and Ingrid (Gary Pidduck). "Best Christmas Day present ever" to her late mother Doreen (nee Shaughnessy) O'Keefe. Adored by her late brother Bob. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, many friends, and relatives. She also leaves behind her comforting companion, Bernese Mountain dog Heidi. Anne's greatest love was her family. She shared her lifelong love of books while encouraging Mary and Brian to pursue their many activities and interests. Anne shared her love of life and sense of adventure with her family, enjoying new experiences, exploring near and far, and tackling geocaching challenges together. She especially enjoyed walks along the dikes in Delta. Anne looked forward to the monthly pub meetings of the book club she founded 10 years ago. She was a true-blue Toronto Maple Leafs fan, cheered the Toronto Blue Jays, and loved the Sound of Music and Winnie the Pooh. Living such an energetic and active life, Anne was blessed with a lifetime of cherished memories with her family and friends including the time she danced with Bruce Springsteen in New Jersey. Anne spent 33 years caring for others as a dedicated RN finishing her career at what she considered her dream job, working at VGH Thrombosis Clinic since 2011. Anne will be most remembered for her deep faith, strength, unwavering optimism and resilience, and ability to reach out and touch the lives of others. Anne was blessed with many amazing friends, neighbours and co-workers, whose assistance with transportation, meals, treats, prayers and more, was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the competent, compassionate chemo nurses of the 6th floor at BC Cancer Agency, the dedicated, caring staff from the professional Radiology Dept. at BCCA, all of Anne's doctors and South Delta homecare for their kindness and care. Special thanks to her exceptional primary homecare nurse Cathy, and her supportive Palliative Care team. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Delta on March 17th at 10:00am, COVID protocols will be observed (masks must be worn in the church). Condolences may be forwarded by visiting the Delta Funeral Home website www.arbormemorial.ca/en/delta In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or BC Cancer Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.