Obituary for Anne Grape
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
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
(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
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