Our dear beloved wife, mother, and "Nanny" passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 24, 2008 in Victoria. She was born June 22, 1931 in Nanaimo, BC. Predeceased by her sisters, Norah Primeau and Doreen "Jiggs" Milmore; brother, Michael MacDowell; and son-in-law, Brian Kirshfelt; Ann is survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Richard (Carrie), Nancy Kirshfelt, Jenny (Greg) Snead, Andy (Laurie), and Freddy (Patrice); and grandchildren, Erin, Geoff, Lindsay, Amy, Ashley, Savanna, Courtney, Riley, Philip, Shannon, Cole, Travis, and Troy. She is also survived by her sisters, Maire Stewart and Joan MacDowell and her brothers, John (Barbara) and Robin (Kathy) MacDowell. After graduating from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1953, Ann married Don and soon became a mother and devoted the rest of her life to her family. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Ming, Janine and rest of the nursing staff of Royal 3 Extension at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
"After a lifetime of caring for others, you are now at rest."
Private family service. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the BC Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2.
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