Obituary of Anna Opocensky

OPOCENSKY, Anna (nee Vintr) Went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on December 24, 2013 at 88 years of age. Beloved wife and best friend of Fred Opocensky for 56 years. Anne is predeceased by her parents Josef & Alzbeta Vintr, her brother Karel Vintr (Olga), and sisters Amalia Ozdan (Paul), Bernice Fibich (Ed). She is remembered as a very special aunt to many very special nieces and nephews from all across Canada. Anne worked as a Canada Custom officer from March 1953 until her retirement in December of 1980. Anne was a long-time and integral member of Grace Baptist Church, serving in the church music ministry for 65 years playing both piano and organ. As an active and devoted member of Grace Baptist, Anne served as President and Treasurer of the Women"s Mission Circle, President of the Young People"s Group and church clerk. Anne did many other volunteer activities in which she touched people"s lives pointing them to the Lord Jesus Christ and by helping them in practical ways such as hospital visitation and making many supportive phone calls to those in need. Anne will be missed by many who loved her and enjoyed her friendly spirit and her keen sense of humour. Anne showed love and compassion and generosity to others and always took great enjoyment in the children and youth at Grace. Anne was affectionately known to many as Mrs. O. Visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 519-253-7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. The family will receive friends at Grace Baptist Church (3150 Tecumseh Rd. E at Chandler Rd.) on Saturday, January 4, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastors Stan Mantle & Jan Franka. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Donations made in memory of Anne to the Grace Baptist Church Building Fund are welcomed and appreciated by the family. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com