She was born on July 6, 1922 in New Milnes, Scotland. She grew up in Scotland and as a young woman she was working in a local shop. It was here that she met George Kilbreath. They were married in 1945 and she came to Canada as a War Bride. They started in Fort William before going to Cloud Bay and finally settling in Atikokan in 1955. Annie was a very active member of the community as a member of the Riverview UCW, Moose Lodge, teaching Sunday School, helping with holiday events in the community. She also worked at Freeman's Camp for many years; at the Beanery at the CNR for several years and did some tree planting. She loved to sing, write poetry and spend time with her grandchildren.Annie was predeceased by her parents; husband George and daughter Georgina.
She leaves behind her children Anna (George) Bliss; Heather (Stephen) Bennett, Lynda Kilbreath, Malcolm (Candy) Kilbreath, Shirley Gallinger (Brian) and Cindy (Randy) Clark; grandchildren Allan and Neil (Rebecca) Bliss, Lisa Gallinger (Don), Michelle (Maurice) Metail, Jason and Trevor Clark; great grandchildren Amy, Britany, Eric, Brennan, Sara, MacKenzie, Joshua and Jackson and great great grandchildren Hadley and Bentley.
Cremation has taken place and due to COVID 19 Restrictions a private family graveside service will be held.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Riverview United Church, P.O. 730, Atikokan, ON, P0T 1C0.
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