GOURLEY, Ann Fulton (Macintosh)
Surrounded by her family, Ann passed away peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro at the age of 80 years. Ann will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her husband, John of 50 years; children, Sarah (Andrew) Boyne; Alyson (Brad) Gourley-cramer; and Jane (Peter) Gourley-davis; grandchildren, Lucy, Maeve, Sam, Matthew, Abigail, Adam and Emily. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary, brother, John and parents George and Mary Macintosh.
Born and raised a true Haligonian, Ann divided her summers between the Waegwoltic Club and the Family’s cottage at Jeddore. Ann pursued a career in dentistry, graduating in the inaugural U of T dental hygiene class. After a time working in Switzerland and travelling through much of Europe, Ann returned to Nova Scotia to drive her own Mini Cooper as a dental hygienist for Public Health. Ann met her husband John shortly after while teaching at Dalhousie’s School of Dentistry, and the couple welcomed children in Halifax, Montreal and Saskatoon and finally settled in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Ann involved the family in music and theatre programs, as well as cross country skiing, tennis and West Haven Summer Camp. Ann loved the outdoors and she loved Newfoundland.
A life-long learner, Ann explored her faith through bible study and her involvement in the church, and would never shy away from a healthy debate on a number of topics. In her retirement, Ann logged countless hours in front of the television following the professional tennis circuit. She was a super-fan. Ann didn’t seek the spotlight, but was always able to lift the voices of others as a true alto, both in First United Church Choir and Truro Cantabile Choir. With her seven grandchildren, “Gramma” shared her warmth and undivided attention and will never be forgotten. Her quiet wisdom was a source of comfort and support for her family and friends. For anyone who was fortunate enough to know her, it was clear that she embodied all that is right and good in the world.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatallvarner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 (Please use the front doors of the funeral home and masks must be worn). Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at First United Church, (Please social distance as much as possible and masks must be worn). Private family interment will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations in Ann’s name to Friends of Canadian Broadcasting (www.friends.ca) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ann’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallva rnerfh.com.
We will feel her presence in the songs we hear, the salt in the ocean and the sands of the Amherst Shore.