January 25, 1944 – May 17, 2021

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Connolly who died peacefully in Royal Inland Hospital on May 17, 2021 aged 77 years. She is remembered with love by her partner Gabriel Connolly, daughter Connie Connolly (Ireland), son Corey Andersen (Kamloops), step daughter Lisa Connolly (Kamloops), step son Dave Connolly (Calgary), daughters-in-law Lynne and Trish, son-in-law Eddy and grandchildren Evan (Natalia), Jonathan, Abby, Brady, Ryder, Joshua, Brandon, Taylor and Davey Jr. Anne was predeceased by her parents Abram and Marie Kehler, husband Rick Andersen and son-in-law Dermot Connolly.

Anne was born in Langevin District (Altona) Manitoba January 25, 1944. Anne moved to Kamloops in 1971 with her husband Rick Andersen and owned and operated Thompson Drywall and Enderby Hockey School. Rick and Anne were lifelong supporters of hockey in Kamloops and hosted billets from the Kamloops Rockets and Chiefs for many years. Anne was a lady of deep faith who worked tirelessly as a hairdresser in salons and later in the homes of her clients as well as being a very talented baker and seamstress. Anne maintained her links with her many cousins in Altona Manitoba and never forgot her Mennonite values and traditions. In recent times, Anne and Gabriel enjoyed retirement and spending time with their many friends and proudly following the activities of their grandchildren in Ireland and Canada.

Anne will be dearly missed by her immediate family, cousins Anne (Bob) Doerksen (Altona), Albert (Bonnie) Penner (West St. Paul, Manitoba) and her extended family circle in Kamloops, B.C., Altona, Manitoba and Ireland.

Invitations to Anne’s graveside ceremony on Thursday May 27, 2021 will be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations to Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, 400 Battle Street, Kamloops, V2C 2L7 are requested in lieu of flowers.

The Connolly and Andersen families would like to thank the staff in RIH Emergency Department for their care and dignity provided to both Anne and her family during her sudden and final illness.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2021-05-17
• Location : Kamloops