MAXWELL, Ann Marie (Forward)

Ann Marie (Forward) Maxwell, age 67, of Linacy, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by family.

Born Jan. 11, 1948, in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Effie and Bob Forward. She was retired from Charm Jewellers. She was a member of Trinity United Church and a retired member of the Linacy Ladies Auxiliary. Ann enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She was always there to give a helping hand. Ann was heavily involved in her grandchildren’s sports and activities; her world revolved around them.

She is survived by her husband, Robert ‘Bob’ Maxwell; daughters, Cathy ( John) Russell, New Glasgow; Robie Lyn (Buzz) Nixon, Mineville; Christa (Trevor) Hazel, MacLellan’s Brook; precious grandchildren, Colby, Chad and Cailey Russell; Max and Anna McDonald; Grace Mallaley-Hazel, Brooklyn and Allyson Hazel; mother, Estelle Lemoine; siblings, Judy (Bernard) Kennedy; Dale (Bill) Hutt; Heather (Fred) Billard; Craig (Karen) Lemoine; David Lemoine.

She was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Germaine Lemoine.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity United Church, with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rhporter.ca.