In her 84th year, Dorothy Ann Green (nee Chambers) passed away on February 22, 2018, peacefully in her sleep at her apartment in Alliston. Ann was the loving wife of John (deceased), mother of Stephen (deceased) (Denise), David (Susan), and Richard (Angela), grandmother of Corrine (Matt), Elizabeth (Sam), Christopher, Russell and Jennifer, and great grandmother of Liam, Audrey, and Ellie. Fondly remembered by her relatives in Wales and England. Ann was the only child of Olive and Tom Chambers and was born in Wales on October 14, 1934.
After training in Cardiff to be a baker and confectioner, she moved to Calne, Wiltshire to work in a local tea room. Shortly after moving to Calne, she met shy young man, John who she married in 1960. Three boys followed. In 1972 the family emigrated to Bolton, Ontario for a “three year” posting. Bolton was their home for the next 45 years. Ann stayed true to her Welsh roots with family, faith, music and community at the heart of who she was and what she did. Ann set aside her career to work at home creating a safe and loving haven for 3 young boys.
She was a faithful member of the Bolton United Church, an active leader in the United Church Women, and a member of the choir. In the community, Ann volunteered with the Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels, the Albion Bolton Agricultural Society and supported seniors at Vera Davis and King Nursing homes.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday, March 1 from one o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton L7E 1C7 or the Caledon Meals on Wheels, c/o The Davis Centre, 80 Allan Drive, Bolton L7E 1P7.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Tom and Kelly Green
We were very shocked to hear of Anne’s passing. We always enjoyed seeing her smiling face and having a lovely chat every day at Kingsmere. Our deepest condolences to her family. God bless such a lovely lady!
Anna, Tom and Kelly Green
Jeanne Egan
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to all the family . I had many laughs with Anne and visits in church and we
were a team for communion. We will all miss her
Caroline meek
Very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mom.
Thinking about you all.
Hugs
Caroline, Todd, Andrew, Ashely, Amanda
Ken and Christine Graham
We were saddened to read of the passing of Ann. What a lovely lady, who was extremely capable and dedicated to the many Bolton community, volunteer organizations in which she participated . We always enjoyed meeting with Ann and John and having a friendly visit. Ann will be missed and remembered by many. Our condolences to her family at this difficult time.
Gay and Neil
We are so very sorry for your loss. All our love and sympathies.
Jo Rains
What a lovely way to go – in your sleep, we all should be so lucky. After moving to Alliston, Ann came to St. John’s United and our Grace Unit. She always was so much fun. What I remember most about Ann was her time in Toronto Conference UCW on the Music Team. They always put on such good skits, e.g. the chicken dance, etc. What a lovely lady – she will be remembered with fondness and love. Condolences to Dave & Susan
Cathy Brown, Birchview Crescent
David, Richard and families
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. I remember your family and my family all moved to Birchview Crescent the same week, that was over45 years ago. Ann was a lovely lady and neighbour and will be remember fondly.
Jan Zelinski
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Jan & Ed
Joyce MacKinnon
Please accept my deepest condolences. Your mom was the greatest inspiration to me….support on. My UCW journey….an example to keep smiling ….an early UCW memory was the first UCW Toronto Conference Annual meeting I ever attended…over at Cedar Glen. She was the music leader for that meeting, she and Dorothy. The new Voices United had just been released and she taught us, “In the Bulb There Is a Flower”. I still think of her every time I sing it, she will be missed…..she had the greatest hugs!
Peace and prayers for this new chapter in your lives.
Sue & Marnie MacKay
Dave, Sue & family
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Dave. We are thinking of you & your family at this difficult time.
Carol Kidd
Ann was a very dear, sweet lady who, along with John, were great supporters of Caledon Meals on Wheels for many years. Ann was such a dedicated volunteer for so many causes in the community. She lived the motto of ‘do a good deed every day’ to its fullest. Comforting to think of Ann and John being in each others arms again. I pray the warm memories of Ann bring peace and comfort to all her family. She was a great lady.
Ron Stubbs
Hi, David & Richard;
Sorry to hear of your mother’s death. John & Ann are finely together again.
They had a great life in Bolton with many friends and memories.
Gone but not forgotten.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
David, Richard & families
I am so sorry to hear of your Mums passing. Both you Mum & Dad were great friends of my parents Ken & Phyllis McMullan while members of Bolton United Church. They shared many memories together. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Your cherished memories will hopefully help you through this time of sorrow.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Becky Smith
Dear David, Richard & Families:
I was so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing, she will be missed by many. I have so many good memories of your Mom & Dad, Carol and Ron and Bob and I on our adventures, we had so much fun,
Please accept my sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Smith
Pam and Oliver Seidel
We are so sorry for your loss. Ann was a lovely lady and always so kind to our family at church events. Our condolences to your family.
Patti and Len Foley
We are sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was such a kind and friendly lady. I still remember her, along with John, as 2 of the most welcoming faces every time we attended Bolton United Church.
Kathy Farrelly
Ann and John were members of Bolton United Church. They always sat in the row ahead of me. Both were welcoming and became a mentor to me when I took on positions in the church.. Ann was always working to make the community a better place. She will be missed by her family and friends. Sorry that I am unable to make the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy
Lyn Smith
David and Susan
So sorry to learn of Ann”s passing
Will always remember her smiling face
she was a faithful UCW member and always brought smiles to our faces with her skits!!!
Lyn Smith
Petra
Dear Dave,
I present you my dearest condolences. I did not know your mother, but reading about her made me realise that she must have been a wonderful woman and mother. I wish you courage and fine memories as she will be with you always. Love to you and Sue,
Mark Huggins
The town of Bolton has now lost the second of a pair that truly made this town, and the world, a better place.
They have gone to attain a well deserved rest above. Thank God we were able to share time with them.
Toby Witte
Dear Richard and David,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this condolence to you and your families. I work at Kingsmere and only knew Ann for a short time but in that time I seen and learned how she was a ray of sunshine every time she entered the dining room, the lobby and in the halls. She had a very special love for everyone that you could just feel every time that she was near you. I will dearly miss her smiling face and that smile that she had for all. I am truly sorry for your loss but she is now that special radiant angel.
Sincerely
Toby Witte
Annick Kroesen
To Dave, Richard and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Anne is now reunited with her dear John and her son. I remember how they enjoyed camping in their trailer. Anne always had such a huge smile for everyone. Our houses were close to each other on Birchview and I missed them when they moved. Rest In Peace lovely friends and neighbors.