April 12, 1936 - February 16, 2021
Ann Shirley Bachellerie, passed away peacefully at
her home at the age of 84 on February 16, 2021.
She is survived by her loving husband Jean-Pierre,
daughter Chantal (Theo), son Jean-Paul (Michelle),
granddaughter Isabella, sister Joan (Keith) and
extended family in England and France.
Ann was an artist who embraced the joys of life by
travelling the world, socializing with family and
friends, and dancing the night away at Annabelle’s
at the Four Seasons. She was a lover of literature
and prolific with watercolour, silk painting and acrylics.
After an inspired trip to California, Ann resigned
from her position at the Financial Post and opened
Caprice, a popular downtown Vancouver sandwich
shop. She later joined her husband in running their
restaurants, Bogart’s and Jean-Pierre’s.
Ann’s well-known love of animals prompted family
and friends to affectionately refer to her as Dr.
Doolittle. She never met a dog, cat, bird or squirrel
that didn’t somehow end up as part of the family.
While we miss her deeply, we are comforted in
knowing that she had a tremendous life.
While we are unable to hold a memorial at this
time, the family will host a celebration of life once
COVID restrictions are lifted.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the District of North Vancouver Animal
Shelter (dnv.org)
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