ANNE OAKE

Condolences & Memories (53 entries)

• No man should have to endure so many losses, Scott. Many good things being done in Bruce and Anne's memory. I wish you peace and good memories. - Posted by: Greg Doak (Friend (original Monday Afternoon Hockey)) on: Aug 09, 2024

• Few achieve through despair. I did not know you, we met once. I know what you started and completed, We watched from the sideline with hope. You and your family delivered. Thank you - Posted by: Tim Diack (endorser) on: Oct 02, 2021

• Sincere condolences to the family for loss of your wife, mother and best friend. We are making a donation to the Bruce Oake Foundation in memory of Anne. John and Caroline Charrette - Posted by: j.charrette@shaw.ca (neighbour) on: Sep 24, 2021

• SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SCOTT. I HAVE ONLY MET ANNE ONCE AT ONE OF RICK'S TOURNIES. SHE WAS SUCH A DOLL. TAKE GOD CARE BUDDY!!! NEE NEE - Posted by: NEE NEE BOWNESS (LIFELONG FRIEND) on: Sep 23, 2021

• My sincere feelings to the family for the passing of this extraordinary woman, who, for the little I read, was able to overcome a personal drama, transforming pain into help for others! She is an example of being human!! Condolences to Darcy and Scott - Posted by: Carlos Eduardo Castilho (Admirer) on: Sep 18, 2021

• I am so sorry to hear of Anne's passing. While we had not spoken for many many years, we had recently re-connected through Facebook and I was very excited at the prospect of seeing her on my way through Winnipeg in late August. Anne mentioned she was unwell but was very excited for the Opening at the Recovery Centre. Our get together did not happen, but I see from reading all these wonderful tributes that Anne continued to be a 'force to be reckoned with'. Seems she lived an extraordinary and giving life. My deepest sympathy to you Scott and your son Darcy. - Posted by: Linda Carter (High School Best friends/Anne was my Maid of Honour) on: Sep 16, 2021

• I had the pleasure of meeting Anne when we both began as clinical instructors for UM nursing students. We became friends during this time and shared our love of the lake as both were 2nd generation cottage owners. I think Anne was one of the loveliest people I had ever met. It was a pleasure to know her and she will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Scott, Darcy and family. Kathy McBride-Ranick - Posted by: Kathy McBride-Ranick (Colleague UM Nursing) on: Sep 14, 2021

• CBC Sports has a significant extended family and Scott, Anne and "the boys" are well known to many thanks to Scott's willingness to share both the funniest and most difficult experiences in life - with equal honesty. You have never hesitated to do for others and have been there for all in time of need. Now it is our turn if there is anything that can be done in this moment of yours. On behalf of everyone at CBC Sports, please accept our condolences with respect and sincerity. There is no question that Anne made the world a better place than the one she found. The seeds she planted in Bruce's memory, at the Recovery Centre, have become a garden and the legacy of that work, and all her efforts, will no doubt save the lives of all who struggle to be saved. Can there be a better measure of a person than that? To have brought joy in life to those you love and to have ensured a legacy of hope for generations to come. Anne did all that - and more. - Posted by: Your Friends at CBC Sports (Many there are: past & present) on: Sep 14, 2021

• Dear Scott and Darcy, extending our deepest sympathy on the passing of Anne Oake. It's evident that Anne has left an indelible influence in the community in which she lived and worked. Sorry for your loss. Wishing you all peace & comfort in the days ahead. Staff & friends at the HSC Foundation - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at Health Sciences Centre Foundation) on: Sep 14, 2021

• Scott, So sorry to hear about your loss, my heart goes out to you old friend. Take care and stay strong through these trying times. Doug Marks - Posted by: Doug Marks (Friend and co worker) on: Sep 13, 2021

• Incredibly sorry to hear of Anne's passing, while I only had the pleasure of talking to Anne on several occasions, she left a lasting impression with her sparkling attitude and kindness towards everyone she met. My deepest sympathy to Scott, Darcy, and your families. - Posted by: Dennis Kost (friend) on: Sep 13, 2021

• Our thoughts and prayers are with you Scott and Darcy, will never forget Anne's infectious smile. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten. - Posted by: Douglas Keats (Friend) on: Sep 13, 2021

• I'm shocked and saddened to hear this news. I am so sorry, Scott. I never met Anne except through the wonderful stories you told about her. I never tired of the way you always, always expressed your love and admiration for her. I send you peace and blessings. xoxo - Posted by: Laurie Martin (Friend) on: Sep 13, 2021

• Our heartfelt prayers are with you. Anne touched so many lives in a positive way. Memories that bring a smile and show the wonderful person she was. Stories about how she made a difference or made someone’s day. Sincerely, Del and Gloria Forscutt CBC friend - Posted by: Del forscutt (CBC friend) on: Sep 12, 2021

• My condolences to Scott and Darcy. I never met Anne but have been following the progress of the BORC. Thrilled to see it open up. The hours spent to finally see the doors open and all the hard work. All the while Anne putting her health second. She saw it through to the end and celebrated. And now you celebrate her. An amazing woman. - Posted by: Karen Z (Winnipeger ) on: Sep 11, 2021

• My sincere condolences to Scott and Darcy. I’ve worked with Scott for many years and met Anne before they were married. Through the years whenever I saw her, she brightened the room with her smile, caring and positive energy. Life was not always kind and I’ve admired her courage, her vision and most of all her love for her family, friends and humanity! God needed you and called you to be with Bruce. Scott and Darcy, remember that she will always be your guardian angel watching over you always! - Posted by: Giselle Majersky (Acquaintance ) on: Sep 11, 2021

• The lose of a loved one is never easy. Her quote testifies of her loving spirit. The saying, behind every successful man is a woman and your family shows such. Our condolences. Wayne and Mary - Posted by: wayne and mary caplette (friend ) on: Sep 11, 2021

• I am saddened for your loss, but so glad for the legacy that's shared for others to build upon it's foundation. Prayerfully Wayne - Posted by: Wayne Smith (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2021

• Our condolences to the Oake family. Our son passed away in June, this year, from addictions and we received very kind responses from Scott & Anne. The legacy you have all built will benefit so many. - Posted by: Shirley Nicholson (Acquaintance ) on: Sep 10, 2021

• My deepest condolences to Scott and Darcy. I have so many memories of Anne at the lake. She was an amazing woman and I've missed her terribly over the years. I wish I could be there tomorrow with you guys. Anne, please give Bruce, Raymond, and my mom a big hug for me in heaven. - Posted by: Tina Keats-Gould (Family Friend) on: Sep 10, 2021

• Scott and Darcy, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Anne. Will always remember her smile and her sense of humor. You are in our thoughts and prayers especially at this time. God Bless! Scott and Janice Hollis - Posted by: Janice Hollis (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2021

• Growing up a few doors down from Anne on Essex Ave, she was the beautiful, busy teenager who always made time for this little girl. Later when she visited home or whenever our paths would cross, she welcomed me over to catch up on our lives. My sincere condolences to the Oake family. - Posted by: Carol Vercaigne (Childhood neighbour) on: Sep 10, 2021

• My deepest sympathies to your family, Anne was one of a kind and always had a smile on her beautiful face. She will be dearly missed. Scott and Darcy I’m so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and peace in the coming difficult days. - Posted by: Diane Timmons (Friend worked with at Siloam Mission) on: Sep 09, 2021

• Dear Scott & family-We were shocked and saddened to hear of Anne's sudden passing. Our sincere condolences from our families. - Posted by: Carol Zajac & Leslie Keefe (Anne's cousins) on: Sep 09, 2021

• Our hearts go out to Scott, Darcy and family at this difficult time. Take care. - Posted by: Ray and Sharon Querel (Friends) on: Sep 09, 2021

• Extremely shocked and saddened to learn of Anne's passing. Hopefully she is watching over us, along with her beloved Bruce. Their legacy will live on through the saving of lives of others. May they both rest in peace, together again. Sincere condolences to Scott, Darcy, and Leslie. Her warm smile will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Jock Rodgers (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2021

• This is a great loss of a fine woman. Condolences too Scott and Darcy. Don Parkinson, Vancouver - Posted by: Don Parkinson (Friend ) on: Sep 09, 2021

• Anne was the bravest mom I know. Her vision for the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is testimony to that. It is literally a shining light on the Hill. Winnipeg will miss this tiger mom! - Posted by: Tom Hardern (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2021

• So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you. Take care, time heals all - Posted by: Rob Stevenson (Teammate ) on: Sep 09, 2021

• So sorry to see this, I know how she missed Bruce. Our condolences to you and Darcy and Leslie. Will pray for you all. Lee and Gerri Belanger - Posted by: Gerri Belange (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2021

• My deepest condolences to the Oake family on Anne's sudden passing. I will always remember my time at Norwood United Church with Anne and family. Anne was a special person. Stay safe Scott, Darcy and Leslie and God bless. Dale Foster. - Posted by: Dale Foster (friend) on: Sep 09, 2021

• Hi Scott, I am very sorry for the passing of Anne, my thoughts are with you. Regards Hanna Finnbogason - Posted by: Hanna Finnbogason (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My sincere condolences to Darcy and the rest of the family. The St. Paul's community will be thinking of you. Ms Kolton (Nash) - Posted by: Jennifer Kolton (former teacher of Darcy) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Our most sincere condolences to Scott and family at this difficult time. Bless you all. From Brett and the staff at The Battery Man. - Posted by: Brett Duseigne (Friend of Scott) on: Sep 08, 2021

• The Entire Oake family was one of a kind. Being a very popular hockey announcer made him well known but their life revolved around making other lives better. They battled like many families have but found a way to bring help to many others who need it more than they did. Anne & Scott worked tirelessly towards the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre to help so many others who had family issues like theirs. Winnipeg has lost a very bright light in Anne Oake. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you Scott, Darcy & Leslie. - Posted by: Keith McLennan (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My sincere condolences to you Scott and to all your family and friends. I thought of you often after "Maskana - the way" story some 42 years ago. I saw you and your wife and son preparing for us all - The Bruce Oak Centre... I am sorry that I hesitated to say congratulations to your wife and you earlier... thanks for sharing your gifts - your life with us all. Pidamaya - thank you, Mitakuye Oyasin - we are related. - Posted by: Jim La Vallee (friend) on: Sep 08, 2021

• I had the pleasure of working with Anne at the St. Vital Centre in the late 70's when the complex opened. Her and I were the last of the original employees that were there from the start. RIP Anne. - Posted by: Alan Kohut (co-worker) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Scott Oake, O.M., on the death of his precious wife. - Posted by: A kind person (Cares Deeply) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Thanks to your dedication to having the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre built, saved me and countless others from a life of addiction, for that I will be ever thankful for and I plan to give back to the Centre for that second chance at life - Posted by: Craig B (resident at Bruce Oake recovery Centre) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My sincere condolences to Scott and Darcy for yet another unimaginable loss. As a life-long Winnipegger, I certainly know of the talented and generous Oak family. My heart goes out to you all. - Posted by: Judy (None) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Scott, Darcy, Leslie and friends. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Gordon and Mary Ellen Wells (Acquaintance ) on: Sep 08, 2021

• I was introduced to your family and the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre through the Sons of Italy which designated the Centre as its Charity of Choice for the last two years. Your family is an example for everyone of what it means to be of service to community and what can be achieved through dedication, vision and hard work. I am deeply sorry for your loss and offer my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Alison Elliott (Admirer) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Dear Scott, Darcy and Leslie, Somethings leave a person stunned and speechless. I just heard of Anne's passing. This is what I will remember. With all that your hearts have endured so far, you still had space left to take the time and build a place in the name of your son Bruce. Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. It's a wonderful opportunity for some good and decent people to not feel alone in the ongoing struggle with addiction to get better. Scott please keep with your mission so the baton continues to be handed onward. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Jill Palmer (McWhinney) - Posted by: Jill Palmer nee McWhinney (a friend in sport to Scott Oake) on: Sep 08, 2021

• It is with great sadness I write to you Scott and Darcy.. I’m so very sorry . One wonders how much one family can endure, in ones lifetime, we send our sincere condolences to you both. Anne and I have been planning a Martini At the Grove for over two years….now we will one day enjoy that with our sons. Hey Anne say hi to Adam would ya. 💕 - Posted by: Christine Dobbs and Lang Wardonn (Fries) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Scott, My deepest condolences to you. I'm so sorry to hear of Anne's passing. - Posted by: Fred Miller (friend) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Overwhelmed by your sudden loss of Anne. While we never met I have been following your work for the recovery centre and I was amazed by her drive and kindness shown to many May your family friends time and memories ease your sorrow. I’m so so sorry this happened to such a wonderful family. Deepest condolences - Posted by: Debbie Larkin Sigfusson (Community member ) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Scott and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing, thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time - Posted by: Bill Stuart (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2021

• It is with great sadness that Janice and I send our heartfelt condolences to you Scott, as well as Darcy and Leslie. The loss of Anne, a beautiful person in every respect, will be felt by our entire community. Bran & Janice - Posted by: Brian Baizley & Janice Day (Friends) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My heartfelt condolences to the family. If you look for Anne and can't find her, look in your heart and she'll be there. May God bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Angelika Fletcher (Acquaintance of Scott) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Our sincere condolences to you Scott & your family. - Posted by: Jean and Bob McKenzie (Manitoba Special Olympic early days) on: Sep 08, 2021

• My deepest sympathy to Scott and Darcy… I remember when Scott first brought Anne to the CBC studio (I might have teased Scott for being a somewhat shy gentleman caller!)…. Of course, I remember when both Bruce and Darcy were born. And I worked with Anne quite a few times when she ran the P.R. Department at the St. Vital Shopping Centre and CBC did programs there. Anne was perfect to work with, and things always ran smoothly. Much will be written and said about Anne, Scott and Darcy’s colossal achievement in creating the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, and there are no words to express what this accomplishment means to so many families. Anne set an example for all of us. Again, my deepest sympathy. Frankie Glickman Victoria, BC - Posted by: Ms Frankie Glickman (Anne’s friend, Scott’s colleague) on: Sep 08, 2021

• As a Friend of Bill, I was a staunch supporter of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre from its inception. We need more recovery beds and options for those suffering in alcoholism and addiction. Thank you for all you did Anne - Posted by: Judith McFarland (Friend through recovery) on: Sep 08, 2021

• Sincere condolences to the family. She was a shining light. - Posted by: Rossana DeLuca (Colleague ) on: Sep 08, 2021