Ann CRAIN

I got to know Ann very well during my 5 years as a server at Rideau Place On-The-River. I will always remember her fondly for her feistiness, sense of humour and genuine interest in my well being. Her blunt assessments of whatever meal we were serving were usually spot on and always tickled me. Overseas now, when I reminisce about Rideau Place hers is the first name to mind. I only recently found she had passed and my belated condolences to her family, some of whom I had the pleasure to meet. Somewhere in heaven the biggest little lady I ever met is cruising around in a green Jag.

Dear Sue and Keith. Thinking of you both. I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I still remember Ann coming to play the piano at Hospice and how much fun we all had. She was an amazing woman!! Miss seeing you and hope we can get together sometime. all the best. affectionately, Megan

Dear Sue...
I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
I was out of town , and regret not being there to support you and the kids .You were always there for me , especially in my darkest time.For that , I am forever grateful.
IShe was a classy lady....something you inherited.
I'm sure you' ll miss her , as will the kids and grandkids.
Hug them for me .

I extend my deepest sympathy to Ann's family on the loss of a fine strong lady and role model. I was honoured to have known Ann through her daughter Sue and grandchildren Kate and Amy. Kate and Amy were valued members of the Ottawa Central Children's Choir during my time with the choir. Ann was a lover of music and always supported the girls and the choir, and we all benefitted from her interest and wisdom.
Thank you. May she rest in peace.

Barbara Clark

Dear Sue and Family,

Just heard the news about Ann. So sorry to hear the she has left us ... I have very fond memories of her - she always treated me very well. We had quite a few laughs over "JagAnn". Always enjoyed her company and her energy was an inspiration. She'll be missed - God bless her!

i recall with pleasure the many happy hours spent up at the RIdeau Lakes. Back in the mid thirties, Ann and Harold Crain would have been recently married and would come over to the newly built Barnhart cottage. My twin sister Hope and I would come over in the evenings. Together with the various Barnhart children we would dance to the radio shows such as Lucky Srike Hit Parade. Ann and Harold would take turns dancing with us amateurs. Ann could take the lead, and always sang in our ear while doing so. While this was happening Mrs. Barnhart would go to the main Crain cottage to visit with Lola and Dorothy. When she returned around 11:00. That was the signal to return to our cottage nearby. We were always made to feel welcome and music was alwaya a part of the package.

Sue, Christie and Families
Aunt Ann will always be fondly remembered during times at the Big Rideau Lake. She was a very engaging, dignified and delightful relative of the Harold and Peggy Barnhart family. We especially remember our grand ride on her pontoon "livingroom" boat from Sue's to Aunt Ann's island. Our memories of Aunt Ann provide comfort when celebrating her life. Please accept our warmest condolences.
Michael & Judy Barnhart
Manotick

Dear Sue,
Ann lived a fulfilled life with worthy footprints on the sands of time. May those loving memories be sources of inspiration as you and family navigate life's pathway, cherish the memories forever.

Dear Sue,
Ann lived a fulfilled life with worthy footprints on the sands of time. May those loving memories be sources of inspiration as you and family navigate life's pathway, cherish the memories forever.

Will remember Great Aunt Ann fondly. She was an amazing lady.

I have have lots of memories of Mrs. Crain, 3 in particular of my childhood memories of spending summers at the Big Rideau Lake. My earliest recollection was of riding in Ann Crain's mahogony Orchid motorboat on trips to Portland, topped with an ice cream treat at Goods' General Store. Another one was of often hearing her pleasant organ music drifting about from her island cottage and lastly her green Jaguar car sporting those 'Jag Ann' license plates. I recognised it even about in Ottawa. She certainly is a wonderful person who will long be fondly remembered.

Many great memories of Aunt Ann on the Big Rideau Lake. A true matriarch of the Crain family. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Sorry to hear of your loss but what a wonderful life and memories you all have to share - Bill and Anne Saunders

I have such memories of 'Grandma Crain' and what a strong, fiesty woman she was. So sorry for your loss Sue, Christie and all the kids. What a long amazing life she lived.

To The Family of Ann Crain:-
Please accept my condolences on the death of Mrs. Crain. She was an inspiration to those who knew her.
I had the privilege of meeting her during my many years as Secretary for the Volunteer Services at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. She lived a long and full life.

Dora Birtch.

Rest in peace Mrs. Crain

Mrs.Ann, I will surely missed you. I still miss your smiles. I loved who are no longer with us, but I find I am grateful for having spent the last five or six months with you. I enjoyed every moment of the time i spent with you. No more pain, no more suffering. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss. You are where you wanted to be for a very long time. May your soul rest in peace.

Ann will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. She was a person with fantastic energy, a great strength of character and incredibly witty. Her life was a reflection of her tremendous spirit. Go in peace Ann, we will see you again soon enough...

My memories of Mrs. Crain was her piano playing @ the Rotary Christmas parties; a lovely gracious lady. My thoughts are with her family.

I remember being at a shower for Amy who married my grandson Jeff and Ann complete with her high heels strolled across the room bend down and easily picked up one of young great grandchild. Being close in age I was in total awe. She truly lived a full life. My love to Sue Christie and their families.
Roberta Turner

What a privilege to have met dear Ann Crain. Mike Woodley brought her to my home when she was 101 years old and she preformed for us. I videoed the performance and posted it for her on Youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4AJfJ6nwmA
and to date she has had 870 views and inspired countless people. Wonderful legacy, I'd say. Thank you Mrs Crain. Brian King, Ottawa

Dear Sue: Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and gratitude for a life well-lived and the blessing that she died peacefully in her sleep. We will remember Ann for her smile, the twinkle in her eye, her keen mind and quick wit, for her strength, her independence, her feistiness, her love of music and the joy the piano brought to her life and to many who were touched by her playing over the years. I had the privilege of hearing her play for a group of seniors at St. Paul's University when she was 100! Loved her stature and those high heels! She was an amazing lady. She will be remembered for the gifts of talent, time and love she shared so generously with family, church and community. Caroline & Arnold Midgley

Mrs. Crain was always looked up to at St. Andrew's. I remember her serving at the reception that followed my mother's (Valda MacFarlane) funeral at the church and how wonderfully gracious she was.
She played the piano at the church services at the Gary J. Armstrong LTC and my father (John MacFarlane) enjoyed a chat with her after the service.
A very high bar indeed!
What a wonderful legacy to leave for her family to enjoy.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aunt Ann, you set the bar high for the next generations of women and girls. I am honoured to have fallen within your circle of love and influence and will cherish many cottage memories of being with you and the rest of our extended family.

Dear Christine - so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Linda - WHU

Anne,I will miss the laughter and conversations we shared, but the memories
will remain with me forever.

Ann lived a good life, touching and influencing many people ...it was Ann who,when I was very young, first introduced me to the wonders of classical music.... CBC radio playing in the cottage ..
thinking of you, Sue and Christie..... may all the good memories bring you comfort...
Andrea (Ritchie) Argue