Death Notices

DAW, Anne (1929 - 2015) -  it is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anne Daw (nee Puz) on Monday, May 4th, 2015 in her 86th year.  Born in Krenowicz, Poland (now Belarus), Anne’s family emigrated to Canada in 1939, settling in Port Colborne.  Anne was a well known and respected high school teacher at Port Dover Composite and previously at Stanford Collegiate, Niagara Falls.  While teaching full time and raising a family, Anne studied at McMaster University, Hamilton, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Her career culminated in the position of Director of Business Education at Port Dover Composite School.  She enjoyed 25 great years of retirement, spending time with family and friends, golfing at “the club”, gardening, and snowbirding in Tucson, Arizona.  Anne was a long time member of University Women’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Norfolk Golf and Country Club.  Lovingly remembered by her children & grandchildren, Deborah (Alan Payne), son Martin;  Susan (Brant McKee), children Michael (Meg), Jennifer, Jessica, Emily & Amanda;  David (Jeff Fisher);  sister Maria Douglas and former spouse L. James Daw.  Predeceased by brothers Nicholas and Stephen Puz.  Special thanks to Dr. J.G. Johnston for over 40 years of care and kind friendship.  Friends were invited to share their memories of Anne with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North  Simcoe for visitation on Friday, May 8th, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  A memorial service followed in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ron Mullin officiating.  Private interment of Ashes:  Port Colborne at a later date.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Anne are asked to consider the Cancer Support & Resource Program or the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199