Anna Bernice Bussineau Maki

MAKI, Anna Bernice – Peacefully passed away at home in the loving arms of Ted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Wilbur and Elsie Bussineau. Dear sister of the late Glenn Bussineau (late Agnes), late Gerald Bussineau and Roger Bussineau (Sharon). Beloved wife of Ted Grunt. Loving mother of Lynn Maki of Cremona, Alberta, late Linda Shewfelt (Doug), Wendy Dumais (Ray), Wendel Maki, Pam Ayers (Roy), Tim Maki, Gary Maki and Tammy Comegna (Arturo). Grandmother of Jason Shewfelt (Rachelle), Jamie Shewfelt (Shannon), Jennifer Shewfelt (Dave), Darryl Dumais (Tara), Melissa Dumais, Daniel Ayers (Sarah), Ana Ayers (James), Leandro Ayers, and Luca Comegna. Great grandmother of Danielle and Lindsay Shewfelt, Chloe and Alisha Shewfelt, Caleb Shewfelt, Emmett and Graeme Dumais. Anna will be remembered by her uncle G.A. Jones (June) and her many nieces and nephews. Anna will be missed by Ted’s children late Eddie, Lucy and Sonja. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 4 pm. Memorial contributions to the SAH Renal Dialysis Care Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Marcia and Karen and the staff at the SAH Renal Dialysis for their care. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.

Eulogy for Anna Maki

It’s been a long month, first dad and now mom. I thought of what I would, should and could say about such a wonderful woman. When time came and was asked if I wanted to say something, fear of standing in front of a crowd prevented me from committing and delivering. It came to me that I had a second chance to present these thoughts on line at the Arthur’s Funeral Home web site.

Hi, I’m Ray Dumais, son-in-law of Anna Maki, husband to Wendy.

Before we left Sudbury 3 years ago, many trips were made to the Sault. Mom always opened her home to us with open arms. She had the biggest heart of anyone I’ve known. She was always helping or looking after someone. We bought a house just down the street from her. We had a good two years where we often visited each other and made numerous trips to the casino. Mom loved playing the slots (it seemed that she was always winning). She also loved shopping and going out to eat with the girls. Unfortunately, her health started to deteriorate. The diabetes took its toll on her body, soon she needed more help than one person was able to give. She and Ted were welcomed into our home as they had done for us so many years earlier. Despite the efforts she ultimately succumbed to her ailments. We loved her, and like my own mother, I couldn’t have asked for a better mother. She will be missed.