(ELIZABETH) ANN GENN

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• My condolences to all of Ann's family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Ann was truly an extraordinary person. I will always remember her friendship. - Posted by: Carol Murdzak (Friend) on: Feb 26, 2025

• Our sincere condolences to the family I know our mom(Liz)and Ann are together again at Heaven’s General Hospital making their rounds Rest in peace ladies - Posted by: The McGregor Family (Friends) on: Feb 19, 2025

• Mrs Genn was my second Mom, and I loved when she called me “the Brat” with that laugh in her throat and twinkle in her eye. The tribute here is beautiful and so true. Our families cottaged together many summers, and that was because of Mrs.Genn. She packed so much into those weeks - wild berry picking for pies, water-skiing, evening card marathons of pass the Ace and Hearts, swatting deer flies as we fought over the floating tire tubes, and hours swimming. Whenever someone is hesitating before jumping in a lake, I hear Mrs Genn chanting to Jan - "1, 2, 3 and the bumble bee, and the rooster crows and way Jannie goes!" As grown ass woman, I have valued Mrs Genn’s love, support, and laugh over the long distance line. Like everyone here, I wish I could have one more afternoon with her. - Posted by: Deb Bennett (friend) on: Feb 19, 2025

• A beautiful tribute to Ann. The picture looked exactly as I remember her.  She was a remarkable woman and accomplished so much in her lifetime----a lot of it on her own.  I remember the horse drawn deliveries too! When Ann started nurses training at Kingston General Hospital, she was in the same class with my sister Barbara, and I was in second year. I was assigned as Ann “Big Sister” which was so fun, and I had two little sisters! When Ann and Danny lived in London Ontario, my husband Corky and I would meet them in Stratford for dinner---usually the Chinese restaurant that is now closed.  Ann and I enjoyed exchanging Christmas cards for years. - Posted by: Carol (Thomas) Cockfield ("big sister in training") on: Feb 19, 2025

• I fondly remember many many nights sitting around the table in basment playing bridge. I dropped out of school at one point, and was kind of drifting, maybe even a bit scared (ok, terrified, but I think I've mostly blocked that part out.) The thing that kept me grounded, kept me from going off the deep end, was staying up till all hours, playing cards with Jan and her mom, and Barb, for sure, and there were probably others. Ann always made us feel welcomed, was a patient teacher, and there was always great conversation. Even the sound of her voice made me feel at home. It didn't feel like hanging out with Jan's mom. It just felt like hanging out. I’m pretty sure we got to smoke there too. And pretty sure it was there that we learned how to drink whisky, like properly, from a glass. That little corner, that safe harbour, was everything to me, where I could escape, just long enough, the big bad world as it crumbled around me. Thanks Ann ♥️ - Posted by: Travis (Jan's friend) on: Feb 18, 2025

• To all of the Genn Family, I am truly sorry that Ann has lost her battle to live on to enjoy the further exploits of her adult children, grandchildren and their children. Her family was always a source of pride. After she visited Jan's property (aka piece of heaven) in the Penticton area, I thought she might be ready to move out to BC. Visits from Bill, Stephen and his family were always duly mentioned. Then there is Jeff and Jackie on site in Winnipeg. Every family should be so fortunate to have the care that they provided. I first heard through a mutual friend about Ann a few years before I actually met her. Later when my mother moved into The Wellesley and became friends with Mrs. Thomson, I met Ann in person. She quickly became a good and loyal friend to me as well as my late husband. After Glenn and I moved to the Vancouver area in 2013, Ann and I continued to have our regular hour long chats about family, the Jets and Blue Bombers until late 2024. I will miss these conversations with Ann. - Posted by: Jean Swift (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2025

• Steve, I never had the privilege of meeting your mom but I could tell from the way you spoke of her how much you loved her and that she was an amazing mother and person … so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Clive Wightman (Friend of Steve) on: Feb 15, 2025

• What a perfect tribute to your mom guys. I am so sorry for your huge loss. When I first met her I was overwhelmed at how natural and real she was. It really helped me at a time when that was hard, and the more I was around her the more it helped. On later years I got to see how vulnerable, brave, and strong she was with that great sense of humour and determination and perseverance carrying her through. I remember that Bomp always thought she would be great at business. I remember her days of cold calling. I remember when we were visiting, we would be home all day and she would be working and yet she would have prepared dinner the night before and put it on a timer in her oven for us all! I remember the Friday treats. I think of her more than I realized -wondering her thoughts on what I was doing…I think of her every time I make Gram’s choc cake. I used Scotch in a recipe the other and thought of her. Without trying, she was such an inspiration and had such an impact. I miss knowing she is there (It’s crazy how you take that for granted). She was just so awesome! - Posted by: Mickey Genn (Friend) on: Feb 15, 2025

• So sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. We were neighbours for over 50 years and enjoyed watching the evolution of her yard which we knew she loved. She was a woman to be admired and will be greatly missed. Warmly Norma and Larry Herstein - Posted by: Norma and Larry Herstein (Neighbor) on: Feb 15, 2025