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Peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of “Jack”, Walter John. Daughter of the late Doris and William Lelliott. Loving mother of Maureen (Almos Tassonyi), Richard (Karen), Nancy (the late Douglas Austin), Jacqueline (Douglas Whitten) and the late Christopher (Kimberly Cail). Cherished grandmother of Craig (Kim), Bryan (Jenny), Lindsay (Mike), Michelle, Meghan (Jason), Marin (Joshua), Carleigh, Nicole (Ryan), Rory and Stephen. Devoted great-grandmother of Matthew, Nora, Jordan, Xander, Liam and Harper. Sister of John (Vivian) Lelliott and the late William (the late Ada) Lelliott. Sister-in-law of Shirley (the late Paul) Simpson, the late Eilean (the late Harold) Carlaw, the late Shirley Seguire, and Bill Sequire. Anne will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Alongside Jack, she not only raised a family but built a very successful telecommunications business throughout their 68 years of marriage. She loved to travel and did so extensively with family, business and later accompanying Jack around the world for international and commonwealth fly fishing competitions. Together they made many friends across Canada and around the globe. Anne was an avid gardener, and took pride in her many plants, flowers and deck tomatoes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1 pm at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg followed by a reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. With heartfelt thanks to Dr. Steven McLellan, Dr. Naresh Kumar, Dr. R. Chisholm, the many staff at St. Michael's Hospital who cared for Anne, and especially to Dr. Akshay Bagai, for his attentive and compassionate care for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Dear All,I am so sorry to hear of Anne's passing, and am thinking of you all at this time.She was a warm and loving aunt to me when we lived in closer proximity. The sound of her voice always deeply resonated with me as kin, and my sisters tell me I look like her. My heart goes out to you all.With love, Lisa
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
So sorry I can't be there today. Please know you are all in our thoughts today. You have our best wishes and deepest condolences.
Our thoughts are with a wonderful lady and her family sorry we can not be with you today Barbara and Bob Moore
Our thoughts are with a wonderful lady and her family sorry we can not be with you today Barbara and Bob Moore
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of this amazing lady - she was a real gem. My heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow.
Thinking of you during this sad time and wishing you comfort. I will miss Aunt Anne; her smile and genuine love. Kelli
Our sincere condolences and love to Uncle Jack and my cousins. We'll remember Aunt Anne with loving memories and will miss her garden tours. Stay strong through this tough time. Thanks to Richard and Karen for keeping the "Lelliott Girls" in the loop.Love to you all,Lynn and John
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Fly Fishing Canada extends its sincere condolences to Mr. Jack Simpson (and family) on the passing of his wife and life partner Anne. As Jack was the founding President of Fly Fishing Canada and principal team captain, Anne often accompanied the early Fly Fishing Canada Teams that traveled to international fly fishing championships around the world. Anne Simpson will be remembered as a very kind and warm-hearted lady by all of us Canadian fly fishers who were lucky enough to know her.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Dear Jack, Rick, Nancy and families,I was so very sorry to hear of yourMoms passing. May the joys you knew and the times you shared help comfort you at this sad time.God Bless,Debbie