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ANNE GRAPE (WALTON)

Born: Dec 28, 1951

Date of Passing: Nov 23, 2014

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ANNE GRAPE (nee WALTON) December 28, 1951 - November 23, 2014 Anne fought a long and courageous battle against cancer, reaching her goal to attend her daughter Ainsley's wedding this August. Anne was born in Sidmouth, England and moved to Winnipeg with her family in 1956. Anne was predeceased by her parents Dr. Richard and Barbara Walton. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jim, her children David, Ainsley O'Grodnik (Corey) and Jennifer, brother Michael and sister Fiona, nephews and nieces, family overseas, as well as many friends and in-laws. As a young girl, Anne learned to swim at Sherbrook Pool. She soon began a competitive swimming career and trained at the Pan Am Pool with the Cardinal Swim Club. As a member of the Cardinal Swim Club, Anne competed across Canada and the US. In 1968, she earned a position on the Canadian Olympic Team competing in Mexico. Anne continued to swim while attending the University of Guelph. She was honoured with induction into the University of Guelph Sports Hall of Fame. While at Guelph, Anne earned her BA in Early Childhood Education. Anne loved to work with young children and became an instructor with the Early Childhood Education program at Red River College. She wanted to thank all her fellow instructors for their love and visits while she was in the hospital as well as her friends Karen, Jan, Denise and Linda for their kindness. Special thanks to her close friends Pat and Cindy for all the time and care they gave to visit her in the hospital and while she was at home. Anne and her family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for their loving care. We would also like to thank the home care providers that so faithfully came to our home to help look after Anne during her long illness. As per Anne's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at the house. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne may be made to a charity of one's choice. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2014

Condolences & Memories (26 entries)

  • Anne what a beautiful soul. Her smile could light up a room. I will miss you very much and I will never forget your kindness. Today I celebrate you! meegwetch - Posted by: Jessica Chisholm (student/friend) on: Feb 05, 2015

  • Some of my fondest memories of Anne are when we worked together on a committee for our spades league. I loved her sense of humor, her kindness and her commitment to excellence. Everyone who knew Anne, loved and respected her. We will miss her greatly. Rest in peace, our beloved Anne. - Posted by: Carol MacDonald (DancingSun/Cinderbella) (online spades friend) on: Jan 15, 2015

  • I met Summer playing Spades in SNF and have become good friends uuyou dont really know how well you know and care for a person until they are gone i grew to love Summer and all the family of SNF send their condolencese through this hard time. - Posted by: OTE_texastoast8 (friend) on: Jan 11, 2015

  • My Deepest Sympathy goes out to Annes Family and Friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Anne for many years playing spades on-line, you will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace! - Posted by: Terrie aka Betty_Boop (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2015

  • Anne assisted me in designing team roster pages on an Internet Game Site where she played spades. I dedicated this web page to her: http://houstontxguy1950.wix.com/anne - Posted by: Robert Nicholson (Online Friend) on: Jan 09, 2015

  • May Anne rest in peace A.M. - She was a wonderful person in league spades. God bless her family and close friends. Amen - Posted by: FM_PinkBAGGER (Liz) (A fellow spade player on the internet.) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • My condolences to the family, may GOD comfort you. Anne was kind to everyone she met. I am going to miss her at the spades table. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Valarie Ragin aka Batgirl or Tiger_Batgirl (friend) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • I met Anne on line many years ago in spades. I wish to offer my condolences to her family. She will be missed. Anne was a person I enjoyed talking to, as well as playing spades with. - Posted by: Mary Rice (Tiger_Gabby__Da) (friend) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • I met Anne playing spades, she was admin in our spades leagues and when I came in the room and saw her nick< I felt at ease that would be a good fun day playing. She is always be missed in spadesnfriends, she had devoted lot of time with us. - Posted by: Myra Rush (friend) on: Jan 08, 2015

  • To the Family of Barbara Anne..Jim, David, Ainsley and the Wooz...she loved you all very much and we all will miss her quiet demeanor, she was my long time Spades partner in an organization called the Tigers and she was the last leader of that group...JIM I know the empty chasm you are feeling.and my heart and prayers go out to you....I am so pleased that she managed to make the weddings of both her ladies...so important in her life....My Sincere Condolences to you all! - Posted by: Roy G. Smith (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2015

  • Just found out that Ann had passed on. Our first jobs in child care were at Gretta Brown Day Nursery and fun times were had together until David arrived in the world at a very young age! Saw Ann in her new position later on and knew how great she was with the students of hers who passed thru our centre! Many people in the field will truly miss her! - Posted by: Margaret Henry (Coworker at Gretta Brown Day Nursery) on: Dec 17, 2014

  • Sending my deepest sympathy to David, Mr. Grape, Ainsley and Jennifer. There are no words that I can write that will take any pain away. Please know that we at General Byng will look out for David as he is our family. With great love and empathy, Evelina Pescitelli - Posted by: Evelina (David's friend and Coworker) on: Dec 04, 2014

  • Anne Walton and I were friends for well over half a century beginning in childhood as next door neighbours at our family cottages. Anne, a future Olympic swimmer, was a soulmate "water baby". We could spend hours & hours swimming, surfing the waves and sliding on the slippery, slimey big reef between our docks. When not in the water, we circumnavigated the Little Island or were intrepid explorers of the Big Island and deep into the woods behind our cottages. Playing Clue on rainy days, devouring her Mother's delicious baking and picnicking at our secret place atop a nearby cliff were all things that made my summers magical. When we got older, Anne wisely and happily married a great guy and together they raised three wonderful kids, all of whom became cherished good neighbours themselves. She will be greatly missed but oh so, So fondly remembered. Cheerful and sparkly humoured to the very end. All my love to her husband Jim and children David, Ainsley and Jenny. And to her older brother Mike and her devoted younger sister Fiona, as well as to all her loyal and exceptionally caring friends in Winnipeg. - Posted by: Mary Ellen Cooke (friend/neighbour) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • Anne was my Practicum Instructor, many years ago. Anne was so much more; it was like she was my big sister who taught me, laughed with me, listened to me, and respected me. That meant so much to a 18/19 year old! I now have come full circle and work at the college. It was such a blessing to chat with and laugh with Anne again. My thoughts and prayers go out to Anne's family. - Posted by: Sue Sydorchuk (Friend) on: Dec 02, 2014

  • Anne was a very special person. I had learned so much from her through her teaching, guidance and kindness. You will be missed. Rest in peace Jonell - Posted by: Jonell Cross (student) on: Dec 01, 2014

  • As I was reading my paper today it was with a heavy heart that I realized that a truly great athlete had passed away. Anne left a mark on me when it came to sportsmanship as I did not know her personally. I was in the 12-14 age group for 100 meter back stroke at Lipsett Hall in Wpg.(and had many 1st ribbons to attest to my strengths) when I went into a race against Anne (who thought she had the race) and swam my heart out to come in second against Anne - being only about a second behind her at the finish. I had seen her eyeball me as best you can while doing a flip turn that meant I'd better power up. I had to control myself from heaving as I finished (as I gave it my "all" )and then she leaned over to my lane and shook my hand. I have all these 1st ribbons I have saved - but the one that truly meant the most was the second ribbon against Anne. I will always remember that race as one of my best "Challenges". - Posted by: Debbie Burns nee Wegner (competetive swimmer born in 1951 in Winnipeg) on: Nov 30, 2014

  • Anne was wonderful instructor who touched many students hearts. She was a wonderful support to her students and all of that worked with in the Early Childhood Education program at Red River. You will be missed. - Posted by: Kim Hanna (co-worker) on: Nov 30, 2014

  • Over the last few years and especially the last few months, I've grown very close to Anne. She was so caring, loving, honest and wanted the best for everyone. She would never worry about herself, just about her friends and family. She never felt like a mother-in-law, she felt like my mom. Love you Anne! I know you're watching. I'll make sure the girls behave. :) - Posted by: Cory O'Grodnik () on: Nov 30, 2014

  • To the Lady who brought Leg of Lamb into a household brought up on Bourbon-sweet potatoes and Ham, your smiles will be missed. Love Sandy - Posted by: Sandy Peppard (Sister-in-Law) on: Nov 30, 2014

  • My deepest condolences to Anne's family. Anne will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who had a smile for everyone. You will be missed. - Posted by: Mihaela Mijcinovic (student) on: Nov 30, 2014

  • Anne was truly a wonderful person. She was great to work with. She was awesome as a child care worker and as a co-worker. I learned so much by working with her. Even though I haven't seen her in so many years I was truly saddened by her passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family. - Posted by: Debbie Shumila (co-workers at Day Care on Kennedy St.back in 1978-82) on: Nov 30, 2014

  • We knew Anne for the briefest of time in her life. We remember the smiling, the laughing, the talking, the sharing, the caring, and the loving that she shared with all her loved ones. She will be remembered, so Slet's remember the good times. - Posted by: Betty & John O'Grodnik () on: Nov 30, 2014

  • Goodbye Anne. Thank you so much for your help while I was in school. - Posted by: Jennifer Kehler (student) on: Nov 29, 2014

  • To a wonderful and thoughtful lady who I had the pleasure to get to know. Thanks for always be there for me as a student or as a friend.You will be missed. My thoughts and prayer are with you, may you rest in Peace. Love always, Cecilia - Posted by: Cecilia miranda (student at r.r.c. 2010 to 2012) on: Nov 29, 2014

  • Anne was truly a kind soul..she was there to listen with her gentle eyes and nodding and smiling. We would often talk about how we both have children with diabetes and she would often say...it will pass. May you look down apon your family and friends and your future grand babies and guide them with your gentle hands and your gentle heart. From up above..you can now rest in peace and have tea with your mother and father. will miss you Anne.. love Genete - Posted by: ginette (sruden) on: Nov 29, 2014

  • Anne was a true and loyal friend. I will miss her so much. - Posted by: Cindy (Friend and neighbour) on: Nov 29, 2014

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