Anne Rayner Korjeff

Anne grew up in Newton, MA and Rumford, RI. She spent her childhood summers visiting Laurel Lake in Fitzwilliam, NH, and vacationing with her family by the ocean in Harwich, MA. Anne graduated from the Northfield School for Girls and went on to graduate from Skidmore College, where she earned a degree in Fine Arts and hoped to become a children’s book illustrator.

Anne attended Fleur de Lis Camp in Fitzwilliam, NH, for more than 10 years, as a camper, counselor, head of the horseback riding department, and later as a member of the Camp Corporation. It was while she was at camp that a mutual friend introduced her to her future husband, Michael Korjeff. The two were married in 1954 and went together to Germany where Michael served as an officer in the Army of Occupation following World War II. While in Germany, they traveled and began their family, then returned to the States.

Anne lived in Holden, Massachusetts for most of her adult life, raising three children and donating many hours to charitable and community organizations, especially the Holden District Hospital Auxiliary and the Gale Free Library. She maintained her interest in art by creating beautiful advertising posters for charitable events and by assisting with interior design projects at the hospital. She also provided a constant supply of art materials and encouragement for her children and their friends to craft and be creative at home.

Later in life, Anne and Michael wintered at Seascape in Destin, FL for many years, making new friends, and summered in Fitzwilliam, NH, enjoying the company of old friends. Anne was an avid reader and was always encouraging of creative pursuits. She enjoyed traveling to see new places, and to spend time with her children and grandchildren. After moving with her husband to Harwich Port, MA, in 2014 she continued to support her extended family and close friends, always making the effort to stay in touch.

Anne is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Michael G. Korjeff, her daughter Wendy K. Bellows (Alan), son Gregory M. Korjeff (Linda), daughter Sarah K. Mumford, and grandchildren Nicholas Korjeff, Parker Mumford, Jason Korjeff, and Rachel Mumford.

She was a wonderful and always supportive mother. We will miss her beautiful smile, her creativity, her compassion, and her loving care.

A private service is planned for the summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Anne’s memory may be made to Fleur de Lis Camp, 120 Howeville Road, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447, or fleurdeliscamp.org.