Anne Crane
elevated WtMSi January 1, 1925 – August 15, 2020
elevated WtMSi Anne Crane, aged 95, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1925 in Brodany, Czechoslovakia. She and her family immigrated to Canada in 1929 and they settled in Kuroki, a small town in Saskatchewan. The family lived through the Depression and the harsh winters. We remember fondly Mom speaking of freezing her fingers and toes on her walk to and from school each day.
elevated WtMSi She is survived by her children, Linda (Graham) and Patricia (Dan) and her grandchildren Natasha, Daniel and Brendan and nieces and nephews from both the Halmo and Crane families. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph, her parents, Angela and Stefan, and her siblings Steve (Anne), Mary, and Rudy (Norma). She is also pre-deceased by my father’s siblings, Jack (Dorothy), Mary (Bob), Ida (John), Harry (Francis), Charles (Lori), George (Mary), Eddy (Isabel and Bea), and Joe Wilflin. She is survived on my father’s side by the youngest of his siblings, Joan.
elevated WtMSi She left farm life at 16 to settle in Ontario with her older sister. She loved to sing and dreamed of a career as an opera singer. Instead, Isabel, the girlfriend of my father’s twin brother, Eddy, set her up on a blind date with my Dad, because she said if my Dad was not in a relationship, she worried that Eddy would never marry her. Romance blossomed and in June 1960, my parents were married. Children followed, Linda in January 1963 and Patricia in December 1964, and their family was complete.
elevated WtMSi Mom was the quintessential mother. She was a fantastic cook and baker and her recipes live on today. She was the Mom who made fancy cakes for birthdays and school occasions. She was an accomplished seamstress who not only made clothes but also the best Halloween costumes. She loved a tidy house but was happy to see old sheets repurposed to make the best tent forts both inside and outside. When we both joined the Brownies, Mom became a leader, Snowy Owl. She took us to ballet lessons, piano lessons, and swimming lessons. My Dad worked two jobs and was not home a great deal, so it was Mom who took care of things at home.
elevated WtMSi Patricia and I both agree that Mom’s greatest gift to us was showing us by example of how to be a great mother.
elevated WtMSi Mom will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery after a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
A $100.00 donation to the Alzheimer Society Canada has been made in memory of Anne (Halmo) Crane from the family of the late Rudy and Norma Halmo.
Thank you very much for your donation. Alzheimer’s is a challenging disease that makes us strangers to our loved ones (as you know).
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember many meals at your house with your mother preparing waffles for breakfast after a sleepover. I remember her laugh so clearly – it was a little chuckle and her eyes would twinkle. She had such a bright and sunny disposition and was always very kind and welcoming to me. May she rest in peace, reunited with your dad once again. Love to your family.
Thank you very much for those memories, and for your comforting words. (Funny our cousin Alex also remarked on my mom’s laugh…I had a hard time remembering it, it has been so long since I have heard it). Please give my regards to your mother.
Dear Linda and Patty….I just found this notice while I was reading about your Aunt Joan. Michael sent me an email. It is sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady and your parents were so good to me. I remember her singing in the choir at St. Greg’s Church with my Aunt Cathy and Aunt Chris. She did have a hearty laugh. It was great to read her story here. Thanks so much for the memories. Love Pat
Hi Pat,
Funny that I should find this by chance.
Today is the 29th anniversary of my Dad’s passing and I was looking for his obituary and just looked at my Mom’s while I was in the site.
We remember you and Sheila as our favourite babysitters. We looked forward to our parents going out just so that we could see you.
Hope you and your family are well.