Ann Hendrika Millsom

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Maurice (Moe). Survived by daughters Carol (Ralph) Hessian of Halifax, and Jean (Donald) Doherty of Prince Albert Saskatchewan and son Eric (Maureen) Millsom of Halifax.

She was a beloved Oma to her grandchildren: Caitlin, Erin, Stephanie, Tori, Eric Andrew, Martin, ‘Eben, Beth, Sarah, Elisha, Adelia, and great grandchildren Josée, Dylan, Morgan, Kenzie, Emma, Logan, Mason, Sage, and Ila.

As a young girl, Ann, endured the Nazi occupation of Holland during WWII. Shortly after the war ended, she met a British solder, Moe, who was stationed in Holland-he would later become her husband. They started their married life in Britain. In the 1950’s, they immigrated with their young family to Canada where they soon settled in Aurora, Ontario, and lived there for many years. Eventually a job transfer brought them to Halifax.

Ann was a kind soul with a strong constitution. She was an expert knitter. She was passionate about needle work, puzzling, reading, tulips, her family and KitKat bars. Ann died peacefully surrounded by her family. The family would like to thank the staff of Northwood Ivany Place, Mayflower Point; Cobequid Community Health Centre Emergency; EHS; Halifax Infirmary 8.4 (especially Jacques) for the compassionate care of our beloved Oma.

Cremation has taken place. There is no service and no flowers as per her wishes. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

“We zijn eindelijk samen, mijin liefde.”