Anne Byers

Anne Byers

Anne Byers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 27 to May 28, 2011.
BYERS, Anne Virginia (nee Winslow-Spragge) On May 23, 2011 at age 92 with her children by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald N. Byers, Q. C., L. L. D. Dearest mother of Barbara (Donald VanNimwegen), Gordon (Carmen Cournoyer), Jane (Michael Ganim), and Jennifer Byers. Adored grandmother of Derrik, Michael, Kathryn, Kevin, Allan, Andrew, and Mark and great-grandmother of Sophia, Garret, Clyde, Margo, and Kate. Dearly loved sister of Mary (Duncan) Duclos of Hudson, QC and Edward (Isobelle) Winslow-Spragge of Almonte, ON. Survived and much loved by many nieces and nephews near and far. Special thanks to all the staff and care givers at the Rockcliffe Residence where she enjoyed the last two years of her life. As well, many thanks for all the love and prayers from her friends at St. Andrew's Church. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Anne's long and remarkable life will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, (corner of Wellington and Kent Streets) Ottawa, on Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. (Wheelchair access at 84 Kent Street. Ample parking on Wellington Street and behind the Supreme Court Building). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

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Michael and Joan Byers

June 6, 2011

I am so sorry that we couldn't be there on the 4th. Anticipating my first meeting with Aunt Anne (and Uncle Donald), Michael told me "you're going to love her; she's a wonderful person"... truer words were never spoken. We were very fortunate to have her in our lives -- she was so good to Michael and Janice. It didn't matter what hardships she was personally suffering, she always had a thought and a prayer for the suffering of others. Sincerest condolences to the family.
from Michael and Joan Byers (Alan and Katie)

Carolyn Hackland

June 6, 2011

My heartfelt sympathies to all the Byers family, especially to my good friend Jane Ganim and her husband Michael and to her brother Gordon who was my Mom's long time next door neighbour on Southvale. We are all thinking of you.

Carolyn Hackland

Brian Duclos

May 27, 2011

Cousins and family:

We are very saddened by the loss of Aunt Anne, a wonderful, resourceful and amazing lady ... who we have had the good fortune to know and love. We send our deepest condolences. We will be there to honour Anne on the 4th and look forward to sharing memories with all.

Brian Duclos, Denise Brown, Samantha (Mark) Stephens and Amanda Bongiovanni-Duclos.

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