Anna Gillespie

Anna, age 93, passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Anna is lovingly remembered by her sons Nico (Agnes), Tony and Randy (Laurie) Butzelaar, step-sons Todd (Patricia) Leberge, Greg (Bev) Gillespie and Stewart Gillespie, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and sister Beppie Broste. She was predeceased by her first husband Tony Butzelaar, second husband Jim Gillespie, son Joe Butzelaar, daughter-in-law Barbara Butzelaar, parents Samuel and Betje van Straten, sister Nettie, and brothers Bob, Ab, Joop and Nico. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Parish in her memory. The Vigil for Anna will be held at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Both services will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (211 Ave. O South) in Saskatoon. Thanks to the doctors and nurses from St. Paul’s Palliative Care, especially Dr. Walker for her kindness. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200.