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1942
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2021
Ann EDDIE Obituary
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for Ann EDDIE
29 Entries
Louise O'Neill
July 29, 2021
I am very sad to hear this news. Ann hired me into my first professional job at Scarborough Public Library, and I worked with her for many years there and, after amalgamation, at the Toronto Public Library system. I was always inspired by her leadership and the excellent guidance and support she offered to me throughout my career, and awed by her many accomplishments and interests outside the library. I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Dan
July 29, 2021
I first met Ann through a mutual friend, Greg Eskins (Long & McQuade). He was her jazz sax teacher. I knew right away she was a committed musician. Little did I know she would also come to join the New Horizons Band (which I conducted) at the time - what an asset she was. She had nothing but positive things to say to everyone she interacted with. She had a great smile - it came right up into her eyes, but she took her music making very seriously and loved taking part in all our concerts - including playing for a gym full of middle school students at Christmas time. I will miss this wonderful woman.
Ross Webster and Cheryl Carr
July 29, 2021
We want to add another photo of Ann with two of her younger fans at our sailing club. Both photos were taken at our annual Christmas party in 2008.
Ross Webster and Cheryl Carr
July 29, 2021
We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Ann’s passing. She has always been there as Ross’ inseparable partner in life, music, and sailing. Ross and Ann were a rare husband/wife racing crew at Bluffers Park Yacht Club. They always sailed together, and both have played a big part in our club.
Ann also shared with Ross a love for music, and both were valuable members of our Ancient Mariners rock and blues band at BPYC.
We will miss Ann and her wonderful smile. Our condolences go out to Ross and his family at this very sad time.
Sarah Krebs
July 27, 2021
Ann sat beside me in the New Horizons Big Band, and it was a great pleasure getting to know her. She was always smiling, kind and generous. We enjoyed lots of chats together.
I am so sad to learn of her death, and send my condolences to Ross and all the family.
Sarah Krebs
Ian Worling
July 26, 2021
I had the great pleasure to play Tenor Sax alongside Ann at New Horizons and I learned so much from her. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing and I shall miss her friendly tips on how to improve and, of course, her ready smile.
Laurie and Roger O’Dell
July 26, 2021
We still cannot believe that Ann is no longer next door, after 35 years. Ann was always smiling and radiant, whether walking with Ross and a beloved Golden Retriever (Ben, Watson, Hampton), delivering the CCRA news, gardening, practicing her sax or heading out for Yoga class in the morning. Her champagne and OJ, and her annual list of favourite books and films sent after Christmas, marked the start of a new year, for over three decades. Ann treated our toddlers to specially made candy apples at Halloween, the first year we moved here - they were thrilled! These small acts of kindness captured Ann’s thoughtfulness and generosity.
We send our love to Ross, and to Hampton.
Laurie and Roger O’Dell
Wes Scott
July 26, 2021
Dear Ross
I am so sorry to learn of Ann's passing. Please accept my condolences.
Wes Scott
Susan Sturman
July 26, 2021
Ross, my sympathies are with you at the loss of Ann. As a friend and band mate in New Horizons Band, I will miss our saxophone group performances together and Ann’s tremendous enthusiasm for music and life. I hope that your own love of music will bring you comfort. I send my sincere condolences to the family.
Grace Morrison
July 25, 2021
To Ross and Family:
I have known my friend Ann for many years.
As a sailor, musician and professional administrator and librarian with the Toronto Public Library system, Ann had skills which were many and diverse- abundantly apparent to all who knew her.
Ann's warm personality was open, frank and genuine; it was a pleasure to engage her in conversation on all manner of topics.
I and my daughter Carol send our condolences to Ross and his family at this time; our thoughts are with you.
...with affection,
Grace and Carol Morrison.
Annette Lalonde
July 25, 2021
Ann will always remembered with much affection by her saxophone friends at the New Horizons Band in Toronto. We will miss her terribly and are all very saddened by this news. She won't be forgotten. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
James Leake
July 25, 2021
I am a classmate from the days of Cooksville Public School and TL Kennedy Secondary School. I was also a member of the TLK Concert Band with both Ann and Ross. My deep condolences to Ross and their family members.
Paul Hawkins
July 25, 2021
Ann and I both played tenor sax in New Horizons Band. She was so friendly and had the prettiest smile. I am truly saddened at the news of her loss.
Anna Zachariah
July 25, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anita Sethna
July 25, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of the passing away of Ann. I started my career at TPL working for Ann and I have been in touch with her since, a wonderful and caring person always. May her soul rest in peace, amen!
Ainsley Lawson
July 25, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear this! Ann was such a fantastic support of community bands, and I enjoyed getting to know her during her time with the UTSC Community Band. My condolences to her loves ones. She will be missed.
Cheryl Garcia
July 25, 2021
I fist met Ann at BPYC and then it was great to see her when she joined the New Horizons band. Ann was a wonderful, caring person with a heartwarming smile. My condolences, Ross to you and your family.
Ken
July 25, 2021
I would like to add my condolences to Ann's family and friends. I worked for Ann for many, many years in both Scarborough and Toronto. She had a wonderful smile and laugh, but was a stickler for detail. I was able to thrive in the library systems in many ways thanks to her. Her wide variety of interests, passions and commitment to library service combined to make her an inspiring woman.
Randy Kligerman
July 25, 2021
Ross and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of the conversations we had during band class. We would chat about everything from music to grandchildren, supporting each other when we played a wrong note...followed by her huge smile when we got it right. Always keen on learning and sharing, her presence enriched the lives of everyone who knew her. I am honoured to have been one of those people.
Jo-Anne Storen
July 25, 2021
Dear Ross and family. I am so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. She was a wonderful 'boss', mentor, supporter and someone I respected and cared about. She hired me out of university as a very green pre library school candidate. She was a mentor and more. Throughout my career at the Mississauga Library System , when confronted with a problem, I would always think 'What would Ann do'. And then do it! Long after she left for greener fields she continued to be a role model for me . Ann gave me many opportunities to grow, to make mistakes and to learn. I was and am thankful for knowing her.
My very deep condolences ,
Jo-Anne Storen
Jo-Anne Storen
July 25, 2021
Ann was my mentor and role model at the Mississauga Library System. She showed me trust, encouragement and kindness when I was a brand new librarian, and a young person just graduated into the work force. Throughout my career if I had a problem to solve at work I would always think ' What would Ann do?" I will continue to think of Ann with gratitude for her and her friendship and very positive influence on my professional life. My heart goes out to Ross and her family. Jo-Anne
Florence Soknacki
July 25, 2021
I remember Ann from Scarborough Concert Band as well as from New Horizons Band. She always was ready to help and to be engaged in the music. I will remember her lovely smile.
She will continue to be with us in spirit and the music will play on.
My sincere condolences to her friends and family.
Florence Soknacki
Chuck Barton
July 24, 2021
Ross, so sorry to hear about Ann. The few times I had the opportunity to speak with her, it was always a pleasure. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Marion switzer
July 24, 2021
Ross I am very sorry for your loss, Ann was a fine woman and will always remember her fabulous smile. My condolences to you your son and family
Dan Keon
July 24, 2021
It is with great respect for Ann that I offer my condolences to Ann's family and friends. I was hired by Ann in 1996 and worked for her until her retirement six years later, at both the Scarborough and Toronto Public Library systems. Ann was very generous in providing me with many work opportunities and in giving me much help in my work. I enjoyed working for Ann. I also was very happy that we kept in touch and met for lunch about once a year after we stopped working together. Talking with Ann was always insightful and entertaining.
Bob Redinger
July 24, 2021
Ross, Charles and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember being Ann's passenger as she drove us to Victory ice racing in an orange Toyota. What a great driver she was that day!
Tom Liban and Arlene Poizner
July 24, 2021
Such a generous and kind friend. We shared a love for sailing, music, cuisine, dogs, racing, literature -- the list goes on. We will always miss her. May her memory be a blessing and healing for her wonderful family.
Tom Liban and Arlene Poizner
July 24, 2021
Such a generous and kind friend sharing a love of sailing, music, cuisine, dogs, racing, literature - the list goes on. We will always miss her. May her memory be a blessing and a healing for her wonderful family.
Linda Julianna Dudas
July 24, 2021
Ann is a remarkable woman that I had the honour of knowing. I have known Ann for years, but really got to know her in the last 1.5 years as one of my yoga students online. I will miss beautiful smile and her gentle ways.
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