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ANNABELLE HEINTZMAN Obituary
After a life well lived, Annabelle died at age 99, after undergoing surgery as the result of a fall. Born in Mount Forest to George and Frances (McLellan) Russell, Annabelle was predeceased by her siblings: Mary, Edward, Bruce, and Ian and by her husband, G. Howard Heintzman, who died at age 56, in 1978.
Growing up, Annabelle was mischievous, resilient, whip smart and adventurous. She wanted to travel the world. After training to be a nurse at Toronto General Hospital, she moved to London, England, where she worked as a flight attendant for British European Airways. Upon returning to Canada in 1951, Annabelle took a summer position at Bigwin Inn on Lake of Bays where she was the in-house nurse. It was there that she met Howard and they married in the spring of 1952. After three years and three children in Edmonton, they returned to Toronto, with two more children soon following.
With boundless energy, artistic talent, a somewhat scattered thought process and more than a bit of feistiness, Annabelle was a force. She was a beautiful woman who turned heads and captured attention up to the day she died. Her adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit led to many ventures, including volunteering at Wellesley Hospital, organizing theatre tours to Stratford and Shaw, selling her artistic creations and, for many years, running Late Bloomers, a floral business, with her great friend, Anne McLeod. Annabelle had friends of all ages, backgrounds and talents. She was an avid tennis player, skier and golfer, and an active member of The Garden Club of Toronto.
She leaves behind her five children: Kim (Bill Henry) - Christopher Henry (Robyn Jones), Patrick Henry (Ella): Elizabeth (Peter McDonald) - Emily McDonald: Howard (Maureen Sanborn) - Isobel Heintzman: Robin (Gord Currie) – Alexandra Currie (Jamie Clark) - Annabel, Cecily: Shaine Currie (Thomas Grace) - James, Charlotte, Olivia: Peter - Be Heintzman Hope, Merlin Heintzman Hope - Gael, Mae.
We would like to thank the staff at The Balmoral Club and Bayview Gardens who cared for Mum over the past 10 years. A service of remembrance and reception at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Livestream link: https://temc.ca/memorials
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Memories and Condolences
for ANNABELLE HEINTZMAN
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Anne Baker
December 24, 2025
A belated, but sincere sympathy to all the Heintzman family on the loss of their dear Annabelle. She was a welcoming neighbour, a delightful doubles tennis partner, and a very talented Garden Club member, always sharing the latest addition in her garden with me. So many happy memories. She will be greatly missed.
Bill Hall
December 10, 2025
We have just learned of Annabelle´s passing ... a life well lived and a remarkable woman ... her sense of humour and her wit will be sorely missed ...
Katharine Rounthwaite
December 1, 2025
Annabelle was one of our mother´s, Shelagh Rounthwaite, good friends. As children, we sensed that Annabelle was `cool´ in a way that our mum was not. She was feisty, courageous and always had a twinkle in her eye. May her memory be a blessing.
Trudy Grantham
November 24, 2025
Annabelle was always so friendly and a joy to chat with. She contributed so much to The Garden Club of Toronto and many other groups. She will be fondly remembered.
Trudy Grantham
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Paul Shoniker
November 14, 2025
Maureen and Howard
Our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your Mother. A remarkable lady and a life well lived.
Julia Shiu and Paul Shoniker
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Rob and Roz Wilby
November 13, 2025
Although we have never had the pleasure of meeting Annabelle we have heard many wonderful stories about her and having met her daughter Elizabeth years ago at art college we share a fond closeness. At this difficult time we are sending Elizabeth and the Heintzman Family our sincere condolences, prayers and best wishes for the future.
Ruth Gammell
November 13, 2025
We have many wonderful memories of Annabelle at Georgian Peaks. What a spirit! With the support of her daughter, Kim, she had at least one ski run after turning 90 and attended social events at the Ski Club for several years.
We send to her family our sincere condolences.
John and Ruth Gammell
David Brightling
November 12, 2025
Truly a long, happy and rewarding life - "a life well lived". And with a wicked sense of humour too. I remember Annabelle fondly from my wonderful years at the B&R. Condolences to her family.
Suzanne Dunford
November 10, 2025
Kim and Bill and Family - sending you my sincere condolences. I know how close you were to your mother Kim. It'll be so strange for you. Sending hugs.
Naneve Hawke
November 8, 2025
A wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be missed
Naneve and Michael Hawke
Emily
November 8, 2025
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