Obituary of Anna Marie Lennie

LENNIE, Anna Marie (nee Ducharme) 69 years, peacefully with her sons by her side, on March 26, 2020 at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Residential Home. Reunited with her beloved Husband Bob (2010). Cherished Mom of David and Brian (Lorene). Dear Daughter of the late Ken and Helen Ducharme and Daughter-in-law of the late Peter and Mary Lennie. Loving Sister to Edward Ducharme, Patricia Loebach (Larry) and Mary Lou Daniel (Michael) and Sister-in-law Patricia Hawdon (Victor). Fondly remembered by the Bridgen and Armbrust families. Proud Aunt to nephews Matthew (Stephanie), Andrew, Christopher (Jessie), Alex (Sara) and the late Adam, and nieces Nicole (Dan), Keri Ann (Chris), Jennifer (Nick), Erin (Graeme), Lauren (Alec) and Andrea. Great Aunt to Benjamin, Emma, Adam, and Ava. Marie was strong in her Catholic faith and a lifelong member of St. Theresa and Our Lady of Guadalupe Churches; our deepest thanks to Father Greg Bonin for his compassion and guidance. Mom was proud to be the third of four generations in the family to be a Registered Nurse. Her career spanned over 30 years, beginning with formal training and education at St. Michael’s in Toronto and the University of Windsor, then on to Grace Hospital, then as a nursing instructor at both Conestoga College and St. Clair College. Marie ended her nursing career as a case manager with VON and CCAC. The family wishes to extend its sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. Leung, Dianne and Laurie for your years of care and compassion to Mom, and to all the Doctors, Nurses, PSWs, PCAs, Staff and Volunteers of the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County for your incredible support and caring for Mom in her final weeks. Thank you to Dr. Ghafoor and Dr. Naidu for helping Mom navigate the initial days of her diagnosis. In consideration of current world events, a private graveside service will be held. A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Central Chapel) and Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Residential Home. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com