Obituary of Anne Theresa Krowchuk (née Czech)

Died peacefully surrounded by family at Rotary Hospice in Stratford Ontario in her 94th year.

Anne was born in Milton Saskatchewan to parents Anna and Stanley Czech who immigrated from Poland along with five of her eventual nine siblings.  Predeceased by her parents, brothers John, Steve and Julius (twins), Joe, Stan and sisters Jean and Rose. 

Survived by her younger sisters Bernice and Val.  Anne lived in Raymond Alberta before eventually marrying James Joseph Krowchuk (deceased 1999) and moving to Ontario.  Anne was a going concern like her mother before her, active in sports such as badminton, dancing and managed her daughters hockey team in Belmont Ontario.  In her 50s, Anne took up scuba diving and then bought a horse farm.  After fixing up the barn, fence and paddock, she opened a boarding stable which housed several horses including her own Arab. Anne attended service and volunteered at Holy Name of Mary Parish in St, Marys and also enjoyed aquafit, travelling, reading and playing cards especially Cribbage, Bridge, and Pepper.  Anne lived independently until she was 92 when she briefly moved into River Gardens in Stratford, Ontario.

Anne is survived by children Marie Anne Hay and husband Steve of New Hamburg Ontario, Nancy Sharon Patterson and husband Dave of Nanoose Bay BC, Pamela Jean Asselin and husband John of London Ontario, Christopher James Krowchuk and wife Dana of Hawaii USA, and Carey Lynn Pope and partner Burt Damen of St. Marys Ont.  Anne loved spending time with her grandchildren Jillian Leah Buchanan, Bryan Asselin, Colin James Krowchuk, Kainoa Krowchuk and Wesley, Hayden and Nathan Pope.  Anne is also survived by great grandchildren Deione and Jordan Buchanan, and Jacob Garrett Asselin.  Anne will be remembered for her love of life, unlimited energy, and she will be missed greatly by her extended family.

Thanks to the excellent care she received from the staff at St. Marys and Stratford hospitals and River Gardens.  Special thanks to the caring staff at Rotary Hospice Stratford.

Family and friends are invited to HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH, northeast corner of Widder St. E and Peel St. N, St. Marys, on September 14, 2024 for visitation from 1pm until the time of the Funeral Mass at 2pm. Reception in the Parish Hall to follow.

Click here to view a video of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted for

Rotary Hospice Stratford
80 Greenwood Dr,
Stratford, ON N5A 0J1

or the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
P.O. Box 940 St. Marys,
ON N4X 1B6