Obituary of ANNIE MARIA GLADU

ANNIE MARIA GLADU (nee Boon) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Maria Gladu on April 19, 2016 at Riverview Hospital in Winnipeg after a long courageous battle with cancer. Annie was predeceased by her brother Hank Boon. She will be sadly missed by her husband Joe Gladu, her sons Daniel (Alexis), Nicholas (Daly) and Lucas, parents Peter and Annie Boon of Fort Frances, brothers and sister John, Fred, Pete (Doreen), Richard (Cheryl), Cathy (Ray Ash), Chris and Paul, brothers and sisters- in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren and numerous friends and family. Annie was born on March 13, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ontario. Annie was a beautiful, intelligent and loving person with a great sense of humor. Annie grew up on the family farm just outside of Fort Frances in Miscampbel, ON with a close-knit loving family. Annie enjoyed 4H in her youth and was surrounded by wonderful neighbors and friends. She graduated from Fort Frances High School and moved to Winnipeg to work and study. Annie worked for 30 years as an Optician always greeting people with a smile and high fashion sense. Lastly at Linden Ridge Eye Care with her special friend Cathy. Annie was always willing to help people and generous for those with less than she had. She was loved by many and was as good a mother as you can find. Annie loved to vacation in The Netherlands with her cousins and extended family. She also enjoyed spending time in Fort Frances and Rainy Lake with life-long friends and family. Annie was always a great person to have on family canoe trips, cycling or hiking. She was always elegant whether in a five star restaurant or around a campfire. Annie fought hard during her treatments and she often rode her bike to the hospital. Annie spent her last years in Pilates and helping African immigrants to learn English at the House of Peace in Winnipeg. Prayers will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 255 Stafford St. A Memorial Service will be held In St. Mary’s Church Hall in Fort Frances, Ontario on Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers Annie has asked people to donate to World Vision Canada.