Thomas (Walker), Anne – Age 76 of Dartmouth, passed away September 4, 2020.
Anne is survived by Barry H. Thomas, her spouse of 54 years; children, Helen Zebedee (William), Simon Thomas (Karina); grandchildren, Vivian and Brock Thomas.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Alice Walker.
Anne will be remembered as a friend, mentor and teacher. She taught high school math and science in Liverpool, England and area, before moving to Canada with Barry and Helen in 1969. Simon was born in Ottawa in 1970, and the family moved to Kars, Ontario where Anne and Barry lived until Barry’s retirement. They then moved to Nova Scotia, living first in Tangier and later in Dartmouth.
Anne was active with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) since 1970, fulfilling many volunteer roles as well as the paid position of General Secretary/Treasurer for Canadian Yearly Meeting. She studied theology in Carleton University and her Quaker and ecumenical ministry had her teaching in Canada, United States, and England, and visiting the Vatican and the Middle East. Anne offered well-attended Bible study sessions into her last year.
As per her wishes, Anne’s remains have been cremated and no funeral service will be held. A memorial meeting will be held in the manner of Friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lifewater Canada or Friends United Meeting.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
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Dear Friends everywhere,
New Brunswick Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and the family of the late Anne Thomas of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia invite you to attend an online Memorial Meeting for Worship where friends and family will gather to remember Anne.
The meeting is scheduled to take place from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, Halifax, Nova Scotia time (GMT-4) on First Day (Sunday), November 8th, 2020. There are options to attend the Zoom meeting by computer with video and audio or by telephone with audio only.
Programme for the Meeting:
1 - Welcome and Programme review - Vincent Zelazny, Clerk NBMM
2 - Introduction to Quaker Memorial Meeting - John Calder
3 - Reading of Memorial Minute - Ellen Helmuth
4 - Meeting for Worship with Ministry to the Grace of God in the Life of
Anne Thomas - All
5 - Closing of Meeting for Worship - Vince Zelazny
6 - Cosmic Tea - a series of 15-minute small-group conversations in breakout rooms
Please register in advance for this meeting using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtfu2tqD0sG9RCtbbMCBqL6sScmsIDsaOj
After registering, allow some time to receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please share this information widely with your friends and through Friends' networks.
Yours in Friendship,
Vincent Zelazny
Clerk, New Brunswick (Canada) Monthly Meeting
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
voice/text: 1 506 470 3921
