ANNA PROSS (NEE MALINOWSKA)
JULY 16, 1925 –
JULY 24, 2011
Passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospice, surrounded by family. Born in Poltava, Ukraine. Predeceased by her loving husband, Alex. Anna will be greatly missed & lovingly remembered by all. She is survived by her nine children and (spouses) - her Eagles: Nick (Lori), Boris (Sandra), Joe (Margaret), Walter (Sue), Lena (Mike), Luda (Mark), Luba (Brian), Peter, and Victor (Charlotte). Anna is cherished by her sixteen grandchildren and (spouses) - her Precious Ones: Philip (Cecile), Natalia, Melissa, Jeff, Derek, Christina (Greg), Stacy, Bradley (Tamara), Alex, Melanie (Lyle), Adam, Alexis, Richard, Rina, Noah, and Lily. She is adored by her three lovable Great Grandchildren: Damien, Emily, and Arthur. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Cheryl Cuddeford and the members of the Community Health Care Nurses in support of the Palliative Home Care Program, as well as to the professional team at the Victoria Hospice, who transformed the experience of Anna’s transition to one of beauty and grace. We are truly humbled. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and whose lives she touched. God Bless. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Victoria Hospice Society, The Canadian Red Cross, or The Canadian Cancer Society.
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at the Church of the Advent, Colwood, BC on Saturday, July 30 at 1pm with a reception to follow. Respects may be paid at Sands Funeral Chapel, 317 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood on Friday, July 29, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The Committal Service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church in Morin Heights, Quebec on Saturday, August 6, at 11am with a reception to follow. Respects may be paid at Armstrong-Rideau Funeral Home, 1640 CoteVertu, Ville St, Laurent, Quebec on Friday, August 5, from 2-4pm & 7-9pm.
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