Anne was born in Finland and as a child she came with her mother and brother to Canada to reunite with her father. She raised her family in Kaministiquia and was a former member of the Kam Community Centre.
Anne had a great sense of humour and loved to laugh. She loved going to bingo with her sister-in-law Barb. Anne enjoyed knitting and baking and always had a special place in her heart for animals. Anne was a hard worker and was affectionately known for being a “Stubborn Finlander”.
Survived by her children Wayne of Creston, B.C., Diane (Irvin) Heney of Kaministiquia and Judy (Larry) Huber; grandchildren Andy (Angie) and Steven Garneau, James (Ashley) and Tyler Huber; great-grandchildren Ryan and Brandon Garneau and son-in-law Bernie Garneau. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Predeceased by her husband Art (1978); daughter Wendy Garneau (2006); her parents and 2 brothers.
A gathering to celebrate the life of Mrs. Anne Setala will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. in the Georgian Room of St. Joseph's Heritage. A private interment in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery will be held at a later date. Everest Funeral Chapel, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma in care of funeral arrangements.
If friends so desire, donations in memory of Anne to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com .
