ANNIE LILY D'HONT

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ANNIE LILY D'HONT (nee KING) November 1, 1929 June 26, 2016 On June 26, 2016, Annie passed away peacefully at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Darlene (Bill) of Winnipeg, John of Arborg, Manitoba and Jim of Anmore, British Columbia; grandchildren, Cheryl, Julie (Brian), Matthew, Tristan, Troy (Lindsay), Shaylee (Scott) and Aubrey (Chris); and great- grandchildren, Christian, Danielle, Piper, Carter and Raelynn. She also leaves behind two brothers, Peter King and Frank King. She was predeceased by Robert, her husband of 55 years (2007); parents, John King (1989) and Tessie King (Canas) (1985); sister Mary (2009) and brothers, Tony (1983), John (2006) and Joe (2009). Annie was born on November 1, 1929. She grew up on a farm in East Selkirk, Manitoba where she attended Happy Thought School until Grade 8. She was the fourth child of seven children. She left home at the age of 15 years. She worked as a nanny for a family in Gilbert Plains, at a hospital in Saskatchewan and then St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. She married Robert D'Hont on September 8, 1951 in East Selkirk, Manitoba. After several years of farming in southwestern Manitoba, they settled in the north end of Winnipeg where they raised their three children. Annie enjoyed the simple things in life and took much pleasure being a stay-at-home Mom. She watched her children grow up and enjoyed seeing their accomplishments. She was a great cook and always prepared delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals. She enjoyed hobbies such as cross stitch, sewing and knitting. Annie also enjoyed music. In her working years, she took lessons and played the accordion. At home, there was always country music playing on the radio. Later in life, she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Annie has resided at St. Joseph's Personal Care Home since 2007, where she enjoyed playing bingo and attending Church three to four times a week. A highlight of her last year was her 85th birthday party, where she enjoyed visiting with her children, grandchildren and three of her great-grandchildren which were born earlier that year. Annie was a very religious woman and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and then St. Anthony's of Padua Church, West Kildonan. Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's of Padua Church, 250 Burrin Avenue, West Kildonan, Winnipeg. Internment and reception to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank doctors, nurses and staff at Seven Oaks Hospital for the wonderful care provided to Annie in her last two weeks. Family would also like to thank the caring staff at St. Joseph's Personal Care Home where Annie enjoyed her last nine years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Annie's memory to St. Joseph's Personal Care Home, St. Anthony's of Padua Church, Seven Oaks General Hospital or a charity of one's choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2016