Aug 05, 1943 - Jun 17, 2024
Anne Smallian (née Boulianne) passed away with her family and close friend by her side on Monday June 17th 2024 at the age of 80 years, following a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.
She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 56 years, Brian; daughter Jocelyne Smallian-Khan and son-in-law Daoud Khan; brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Rick) and Maureen Boulianne; and beloved nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by cherished friends from the Ottawa Catholic School Board where she was a dedicated educator for several decades.
Born in Wales in the midst of World-War Two to a Canadian Armed Forces photographer and a United Kingdom nurse, she grew up in a bilingual family and always wanted to grow up to be a teacher. She enjoyed horse-back riding, dog training, painting, social time with family and friends, reading anything from Chaucer and Shakespeare to mysteries and science-fiction. She was a two-time cancer survivor.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Extendicare Laurier Manor for their consideration and compassion during Anne’s final 16 months of life under their care.
Memorial donations may be made in Anne’s name to The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County 500-2327 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8, https://dementiahelp.ca/.
Funeral Mass at Divine Infant Church in Orleans Ontario on Saturday August 3rd 2024 at 11:00AM. Private burial to follow in Mulgrave-et-Derry, Quebec.
Dear Brian, Jocelyne and Daoud, I am thinking of you today, the day of Anne’s interment, 08-10-2024. And while I am not able to be with you today, I just want you to know that I am with you in spirit, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and with Anne. May the memory of Anne always be a blessing for you and all those who knew and loved her. In memory of Anne, I’ve made a donation to the Dementia Society of Ottawa as per your wishes. With sincere condolences, always your friend, Brian Edson.
Brian:
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Anne was a special person to our family as a godmother to Todd, special teacher and true friend,she will always have a special place in our hearts.
Murray, Valerie, Todd and Erin
Sincere sympathy to all of the family. Barry and I have fond memories of working with Anne beginning our time at Our Lady of Wisdom when Anne was teaching kindergarten. All good memories of a kind and caring lady.
May you all find comfort in your fond memories!
Sincerely,
Mary & Barry Lemoine
Brian and family, so sorry for your loss. Condolences my friend. A long time has passed since Selkirk