Obituary of Anne Lessard

LESSARD, Anne (nee Whelpton) February 23, 1934 - Sept 2, 2022 “To everyone I have touched in my life, may I thank you and live in your hearts forever.” Anne had an adventurous spirit. Had her body been willing, she would have travelled the world. She always said that in a past life she lived on a tropical island where she would never have to wear shoes, where warm breezes would carry the scent of exotic flowers and where her body would always be warm. Anne was an avid reader, proudly learning to manage her nook and playbook libraries on her tablet. She loved nothing better than sitting out on her patio with her daughter Laurie and family, quietly reading, enjoying the garden, birds and the endless stream of boats passing by on the ‘crick’. She was devoted fan of her grandchildren, cheering them on as they participated in sports, music, and school activities. Friends were important to her. She stayed in touch with her old neighbourhood and card groups, the ‘widow and widowers’ group as well as the University of Windsor Lunch Bunch and for more than 80 years with her own kindergarten friends. She loved to dance, listen to music, and enjoyed a good hearty laugh. Anne was a member of the Senior centre and Harbour Lights choirs. She happily danced with the Windsor Singles and the Tuesday group at Lincoln United Church. She taught kindergarten for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School board, working to make learning fun and taking great pride in the accomplishments of her students. Anne was predeceased by husband Ronald (precious), brother Murray and sister Camille Whelpton. She was a loving mother to Wayne (Nancy), Laurie Loch (Mike), Gary (Diane), devoted grandmother ‘Mema’ to Rachel Loch, Curtis Loch (Kelly), Brett Lessard (Mary), Jay Brissette (Jennifer), Tanya Brissette (Kent Schumacher), Crystal Brissette (Mark Townsend), and great grandmother to Owen, Beau, Luke and a soon to arrive, great granddaughter. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the John McGivney Children’s Centre. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Visitation to take place at Windsor Chapel (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-253-7234 on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12 p.m. Online condolences and cherished memories may be made at www.windsorchapel.com