ANNE ELIZABETH BOSKWICK (SHARPE)

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ANNE ELIZABETH BOSKWICK (nee SHARPE) Born in Portage la Prairie, MB August 20, 1922 Passed away in Elk Point, AB June 29, 2014 With family at her side, Anne passed away peacefully on June 29, 2014 and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Anne was the last survivor of her family, having been predeceased by her parents Roderick James and Caroline Clara Sharpe, brothers Arthur and Jim Sharpe, sisters Doris Weedmark, Lola Tilley, Gladys Sharpe and her husband Michael Boskwick. Anne is survived by her son William (wife Janis) of the RM of Grey, MB, daughters Sally Anne Rickert (husband Bryan) of Campbell River, BC, Susan (husband Michel) Murdock of Piedmont, PQ, grandchildren Jim, Michael, Dale, Jason, Lauren, David, Rebecca and Craig. Anne was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren. Anne grew up in rural Manitoba near Portage la Prairie where she spent her early years. She also worked as a civilian air frame mechanic during the war at the RCAF training base, 7 Air Observers School, at Portage. In April 1944 she married then Corporal Michael Boskwick. (RCAF Wireless Instructor). After the war he took his release from the air force and they began civilian life, moving to Yorkton, SK. Anne's life was one of many moves, living in Yorkton, Sioux Lookout and Kenora, ON, Winnipeg and Brandon, MB, Regina, SK, Edmonton and Calgary, AB. The later days of her life were spent in Myrnam, AB and finally at Parkview Manor at the Elk Point Long Term Care Facility where she resided for seven years. Anne loved to sing, play the piano and paint as well as possessing a quick wit, being able to rattle off humorous limericks at the drop of a hat. She had a heartfelt love of people, always taking time to speak with them and add light to their day. She was a true lady. She will be warmly remembered for her love of music, picnics in the mountains, most amazing Christmas cookies, her kindness, thoughtfulness and caring, constant optimism and her great sense of humor! She loved to laugh and enjoy life and always made the best of what she had. Though Anne was the "end of an era", she will always live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and the many friends she made throughout her 92 years. Anne will be interred in the family section of St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery at Portage la Prairie. The graveside service will take place on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Dolloff presiding. A gathering at St. Mary's Parish Hall for a light lunch will take place immediately afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Canada.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 21, 2014