December 7, 1940 – May 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Muriel Ann Kermode (Bloomfield) on May 27, 2021 with her loving husband Bill by her side. Ann was born in Victoria, BC on Dec 7, 1940, second of four daughters to parents Muriel Bloomfield (Marsh) and Ken Bloomfield. Ann is survived by her husband Bill of 58 years, sisters Lynn Aiken of Winnipeg, MB and Barbara Howe of Sooke, BC, sisters in law Helen Steele of Victoria, BC, Mary Lou Nikoliason of Calgary, AB and Leona Fisher of Kingston, ON as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was predeceased by her father Kenneth Bloomfield, mother Muriel Bloomfield, sister Joan Taylor and brother in law Lawrence Aiken.

In 1997, Ann retired from the BC provincial government after working for them for 35 years, the last ten years in Vanderhoof as District Highways Office Manager. They then moved to Kamloops and settled in Dallas. Ann worked for five years for a law firm in Kamloops, retiring in 2003. They enjoyed planting a large garden and travelling. She enjoyed her irises, peonies and roses, winning ribbons at the June flower and garden show put on by the Kamloops Garden Club. Her passion for family history encouraged her to travel to England, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, New Zealand and Australia. She also travelled to Mexico, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands on a 14 person passenger yacht, Peru, the Amazon, Machu Picchu and a train ride through the Andes and to Lake Titicaca and the Nazca lines. She enjoyed cruises to Alaska and the Panama Canal. She spent many Christmasses in Hawaii with family.

Ann became active in several clubs, Kamloops Family History, Kamloops Garden Club , Cottonpickers Quilt Guild, Crown Jewels Scarlett Tiaras and was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion. She sewed and quilted many bags and purses. She was treasurer of the Tops Club in Kamloops.

Ann appreciated her sister Lynn and nephew Andrew for their huge support during the last months of her journey.

Thanks to Dr. Selena Lawrie for her care, kindness and compassion. Also thanks to the Interior Health nurses and home care workers who crossed our doorstep.

Internment and a graveside service will be in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria, B.C.on June 16 at 1 pm. A memorial service will be held in Kamloops at a later date.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke or Cancer Care through Schoening Funeral Service.

To offer a message of condolence, visit Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2021-05-27
• Location : Kamloops