Powe, Bob and Anne
Together until the end, Anna (Anne) Mae Powe (Wakish) and Robert (Bob) Frederick Powe passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family in Ottawa, ON. Bob and Anne were married in 1955 and were inseparable ever since. They were the beloved parents of Brad Powe (Bonnie), Cheryl Hanna, Cathy McCarthy (Scott), Ted Powe (Maureen), and Della Morrison. Just like all typical proud grandparents, they bragged about their grandkids every chance they got: Nickole (Ryan), Darroll (Denise), Colleen, Mark (Katie), Traci (Marty), David, Jeffery (Stephanie), Megan, Clarrisa, Alyssa, Samantha, Kyle (Lindsay), Cassandra. They adored their great-grandkids Koen, Kody, Makensie, Lucas, Owen, Thomas, Carter, Brooke, Grace, Jayden, and Laila. They were like parents and grandparents to many others and their kind hearts and generosity will be missed by all.
Bob was an air traffic controller at the Moose Jaw base for several years until he moved on to sell real estate with Century 21. Anne was a stenographer at the Moose Jaw clinic and continued to document and file everything perfectly after retirement. Bob and Anne moved from Moose Jaw to Ottawa shortly after retiring in order to be closer to their kids and grandkids. They had many happy years of making memories with family that will be cherished forever.
After a short battle with cancer, Anne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family on Monday, March 23rd. Those who knew and loved Anne will miss her perfectly baked cookies and pierogies, unwavering strength and determination, her contagious smile, gentle nature, kind heart, outstanding organization, generous soul, and all the love she shared.
Bob courageously battled dementia for the last few years, and on Monday, July 6th, passed away peacefully in a Long-Term Care Home where he had been loved and cared for since January. Bob’s sense of humour, outstanding work ethic, perfectly vacuumed house, endless talk about money, references to the weather, stories about fast cars, and his pride and love for his family will be greatly missed.
At both Bob and Anne’s request, no funeral service will be held. A private internment will take place in London, ON with immediate family at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the Powe family at familyofpowes@gmail.com.
