ANNE MARGARET FORSYTH

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ANNE MARGARET FORSYTH Anne was born to William and Daisy Forsyth on the family farm at Pipestone, MB. She graduated from Pipestone High School and continued her education at the Manitoba Agricultural College graduating in 1933 with a degree in Home Economics. She worked at various jobs including Rupert Land College in Winnipeg before heading up north to Norway House to become the dietician at the Indian Residential School. In 1937 Anne travelled to B.C. and taught in both Armstrong and Victoria High Schools. Wanting to head back to the prairies, Anne settled in Winnipeg in 1945 and taught at Kelvin High School in the Home Economics Department until her retirement in 1972. She was very proud of her own home and opened it to family, friends and many others who needed a friend and a place to stay. In 1997 she moved to Bethel Place where she made many new friends and was very proud to be an active member in their wonderful choir. The Church of The Way became her church family and was a very important part of her life. It was from this Church her funeral was held on April 19. A service conducted by Pastor John Botkin, very special music provided by a Church quartet and a family eulogy all paid testimony to Anne as a caring and loving person. The committal service, conducted by Rev. Cawley was held at the Pipestone Cemetery on June 19 under sunny skies. Anne was a dearly loved sister, aunt and friend. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Willie, Dave, John and Jim and other family members. She is survived by her brother Tom Forsyth and sister Isabel Gilmour and many nieces and nephews.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2004