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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ANDERSON, Andrée Marie Anne (née SAVOIE) - It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Andrée Anderson (née Savoie). She died peacefully of natural causes on Feb 16. Despite enduring over 15 years of Parkinsons, she surprised many with her strength, patience, and determination to fully enjoy and partake of life.
Andrée is deeply mourned by Marie (Jamie), John's widow Nasim, and Michael (Crystal). Andrée's grand-children will also miss her: Andrew, Douglas, Brent, Grant, Maeve, and Hannah. She is survived by her cherished and loving in-laws from Toronto: brother-in-law Mieczyslaw (aka Michael) Stefczyk, nieces Sophie Czyzewski (Chris), Barbara Pilarski (Richard), and their children & families. She is predeceased by her husband Francis and her son John who both passed away within a short time of each other last May. She leaves behind many friends from the Wrens, CFUW, the Redwoods, and St Patrick's Home.
Andrée was born in 1926 in Plessisville Quebec, part of a long line of Savoie and Huard ancestors. She was a trail-blazer for her time, earning her first of several degrees from Université de Laval. She started her career at Quebec Hydro, and then later served as an Officer in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (Wrens), including an appointment as the Aide to the Admiral at HMCS Stadacona in Halifax. She made many life-long friends amongst her fellow Wrens. She also enjoyed having meals and socializing at the Officer's Mess, including with one officer who caught her eye by the name of Francis. They ultimately tied the knot, and were married for over 60 years.
After marrying, she devoted herself full time to raising her family. For her final career, she leveraged her fluent bilingualism to become a Professor of French language and finally taught English as a second language (ESL).
Above and beyond all the things she did, people will more likely remember her for who she was. Throughout her life she was an avid reader, very gracious in conversation, keenly interested in current events and the human stories behind the people that she met. Attention to detail and style were her hallmarks, including such things as always remembering to thank people.
The family would particularly like to thank the truly wonderful and caring staff of St Patrick's where she spent the last two years. They went above and beyond the call of duty in providing excellent care. They kept her physically and spiritually healthy despite many extremely difficult challenges and the ever-changing rules of covid.
The funeral service was held on May 13, 2022 at St Remi church in Ottawa. She was also honoured at a family memorial service for her, Frank, and John on May 20, 2022. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St Patrick's Home. (The Ottawa Citizen 25 Feb 2022)
Ships served in: HMCS MONTCALM - Appointed to MONTCALM 16 Feb 1953 as an A/SLt (W), RCN(R) (seniority 16 Feb 1953) (Navy List Jul 1953) * Appointed SLt (W) (seniority 16 Feb 1954) (Navy List Jul 1954) HMCS D'IBERVILLE - Appointed to D'IBERVILLE 13 Jul 1954 as a SLt (W), RCN(R) for Secretarial Duties (Navy List Oct 1954/Jul 1955) HMCS HOCHELAGA - Appointed to HOCHELAGA 13 Jan 1956 as a SLt (W), RCN(R) for Supply Officers' Technical Course (Nay List Jul 1956) HMCS STADACONA - Appointed to STADACONA 16 Jul 1956 as a Lt (W) (S), RCN(R) * Transferred to RCN as a Lt (W) (S) (seniority 1 Jan 1957) Short Service Appointment (Navy List Jan 1958) HMCS STADACONA - Re-Appointed to HMCS STADACONA (RCN BARRACKS HALIFAX) 16 Jul 1956 as a Lt (W) (S), RCN (SSA), Assistant Secretary (Navy List Jul 1957) HMCS MONTCALM (Retired List) - as a Lt (W) (S), RCN(R) (Navy List Jan 1959) * Last noted on the Retired List at HMCS MONTCALM as a Lt (W) (S), RCN(R) (Navy List Jan 1960)
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