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AUSTIN,
Anna (née
MacINNIS)
(March 11, 1922-March 24, 2008)
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible
is music" -- Aldous Huxley
Anna AUSTIN, beloved wife of Grey, passed away peacefully on
Monday, March 24, 2008.
Anna was born in West Bay, Cape Breton. She attended Normal School
in Truro, Nova Scotia and studied voice in New York and Toronto.
Anna came west to Calgary in 1953 where she taught in the public
school system. She met Grey at an Allied Arts Centre musical
evening at Coste House. They were married on August 20, 1955 and
together Anna and Grey shared a life long love of music and the
arts.
Anna is survived by her husband Grey; sister Mary
MacINNIS; son
Charles AUSTIN
(Isabella;) daughters, Janet
AUSTIN (Ashley,)
Patricia AUSTIN-
EDY (Brian), Joan
SIMMINS (Geoffrey); and many
nieces and nephews. She took delight in her four grand_sons, David,
Michael, Andrew, and Rowan. Anna was predeceased by her parents
Alexander and Janet and brothers, Ian, Allister, and Cameron.
Anna will be remembered for her devotion to family and her kindness
and respect for all people.
A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 -
8th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta) today, March 29, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m.
Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family
is grateful for the exceptional loving care shown by all of the
staff at the Beverly Centre (Glenmore).
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