Stewart, W. Ann – Age 62, of Stewiacke and formerly of Sackville, passed away June 2, 2024 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro surrounded by family.
Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Brian and Phyllis (MacNaughton) Phelan.
Ann loved to travel and was the best Mama Bear to her family. She received her early childhood education degree from Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro. Ann was the beloved Director of First Friends Daycare. Her passing leaves a huge void in the Daycare family and beyond. She was compassionate, funny, thoughtful, giving, and very dedicated to her career. Her legacy will live on in the daycare she helped to build throughout her 35 years there, 31 of which she was the director where she created an atmosphere of love and acceptance for all.
She will always be loved and missed by husband, Eric; daughter, Christina (Tyson); son, Benjamin (Samantha); stepchildren, Shelley (Darryl), Trish (Craig), Al (Cindy); seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; brothers, Patrick, Brian (Cathy), Mark (Deanna); several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 10 in Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre, 6 – 8 p.m.
Interment will be at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Upper Musquodoboit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.
I’ll love you forever
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living,
My Mommy you will be.
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