It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Lemesani. Born on November 21, 1927. Anna remained a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, ON [Port Arthur] and peacefully passed away on July 11, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Anna was a very special and resilient woman. Soft spoken with a huge heart and a true testament to what it is to be a loving wife, nurturing mother, proud grandmother, devoted Catholic, and dedicated friend to many. Anna often asked those who entered her home to call her "Mom". Her home and heart were always open to strangers and friends alike. She loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals, and hosting dinners.
She had a great sense of humour, loved to laugh, conversing with, and caring for all. Anna was known for her exceptional gardening skills, love for animals, and had an uncanny ability to find happiness and fulfillment in her daily life. Despite many adversities, she moved through 95 years of life with grace, selflessness, generosity, and compassion.
Anna was predeceased by her husband Henry (1988); daughters Carole (1999) & Susan (2016); and many other family members too numerous to mention. She is survived by her son Michael (Helen Letourneau) and granddaughter Victoria Kastrukoff.
Although she will be truly missed, we know in our hearts Anna and Henry are now reunited together, forever in heaven, with their beautiful daughters.
We would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all the physicians, nurses, personal support workers, and volunteers who were involved in her care and extended their warmth to Anna.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Sargent and Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street with Rev. Berchmans Francis officiating. Those wishing to attending the service virtually may do so at the Sargent and Son Facebook page. Interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thunder Bay and District Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sargentandson.com.
