Ann Rostrup

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday May 24th, 2006 with her son Andrew by her side. Born in Halifax, N.S. on January 15th, 1944. Predeceased by her parents Gunnar and Muriel Rostrup. Ann will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Colin Rous, son Andrew Montgomerie and wife Kate, granddaughters Penny, Mae and Sally, sister Jean Schofield and husband Peter, brother Paul Rostrup and wife Paula, her niece Karen, nephews Steven, Scott and Mark, and her many friends and colleagues. Raised and attended school in Montreal, graduating from MacDonald College and Sir George Williams University. Ann began her teaching career in 1962 in Montreal. She moved to Toronto in 1973 and continued teaching with Seneca College where she retired in 2004. She was a life long avid bird watcher and nature enthusiast. She also enjoyed many creative hobbies including knitting, needlepoint, crafts, cooking and entertaining. She spent the last twelve years as an ardent weaver, serving as the Vice President of the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners. A Memorial Service to celebrate Ann?s life will be held on Tuesday May 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Newtonbrook United Church, 53 Cummer Avenue, North York. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ann Rostrup English Bursary Fund at Seneca College (416-491-5050 ext 6414) would be appreciated by the family.