Obituary of Anne Marie Ashdown

ASHDOWN, Anne Marie (nee O'Grady) Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of almost 55 years of Donald Ashdown. Much loved mother of Robin and Karen (Graeme) Tiels and adoring Nanny to Hannah and Samantha Tiels. Predeceased by her son Brien (2008). She will be missed by her loving sister Charlotte (Gord) Norton, her family and her many friends. Cherished human to the canine members of her family, Lady and Murray. Anne was a Life Member of the St. Catharines General Hospital Auxiliary and charter member of Inner Wheel of St. Catharines. She graduated from the Wellesley School of Nursing in 1955. Anne's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday, August 17th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A service to celebrate her life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, August 18th at 11am. Burial to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the It's Our Time Campaign (Niagara Health System Foundation) would be appreciated by the family.