We are heartbroken to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our mother Annie (Casey) Ennis, age 87, on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home in Southeast Placentia.
Annie was predeceased by her husband Richard, her parents Michael & Elizabeth Casey, her sisters Patricia Grace (Richard) and Loretta Pomroy (Eddie); her mother and father-in-law Elizabeth and Stan Ennis; her brothers-in-law William Ennis, James Ennis, Jerome Ennis, George Sainsbury, Adrian Hanlon, Patrick McLennon, William Houlihan, and Rod Williams; and sisters-in-law Helen Ennis LeDrew and Claire Ennis.
Annie leaves to mourn her seven children Gerard, Tony (Diane), Vince (Mary), Brian (LeeAnn), Marie Taylor (Gerry), Cindy (Brian Lake), and Tim (Kerri-Ann); her twelve grandchildren Derek (Jennifer), Jeff (Melissa), Tracy (Mark Freake), Melissa (Adam Doyle), Steven (Desiree Simmons), Josh (Nicky), Zach, Mark Taylor (Erin), Scott Taylor (Emma Martin), Candace (Aaron Crews), Abby, Kate, and Tessa; her nine great-grandchildren Casey, Shelby, Chloe, Avery, Ella, Jase, Seth, Ella, and Jack; her brother Joseph Casey (Bonnie), her brothers-in-law Andy Ennis (Evelyn), Phil Ennis; her sisters-in-law Sheila Hanlon, Flo Sainsbury, Betty Houlihan, Bride McLennon, Luci Williams, Anita Keefe (Jerome), Loretta Ennis, and Helen Ennis-Hawco; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Also mourning her loss are her large circle of friends, especially Rose Gale, Evelyn King, Mary Barry and Theresa Duke. Special thanks to her many home care workers who have looked after her over the last several years.
Mom was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all of us, and she said lots of prayers for our health and happiness. She was proud of each of us and enjoyed all the time we spent together. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She had pictures of them all around her living room, and her face would light up whenever they came to visit. She always loved to be around her extended family, whether that was in large get-togethers, smaller groups, or just one-on-one; she cherished every visit, and rarely turned down an invitation to a gathering or party.
We grew up in a happy, loving home, where family and friends were always welcome. Mom was a wonderful cook and baker, and she was talented with her sewing machine and knitting needles, keeping us going in quilts, socks, mitts, and slippers. Her passion for gardening brought her many happy hours, and she created a beautiful, colourful garden which is admired by many. Mom was a great singer, and we grew up hearing her sing the traditional songs of her childhood in Great Bona, Placentia Bay, and her life in Merasheen, often accompanied by Dad, Aunt Loretta, Uncle Eddie, and Uncle Joe.
Mom was a sociable woman who enjoyed spending time with friends going for walks, playing cards, darts, Bingo, dancing, or attending concerts and shows. She was a woman of strength and resilience, who met every challenge with her positive attitude. She was funny too, she had such a quick wit, and loved to laugh! If she got the wrong card in a game of Scat, she’d say "Look at dis will ya…look at dis!"
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation to take place on Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
The Funeral Service will also take place on Wednesday, November 6th at Maher's Funeral Home, during the scheduled visitation at 3:00pm. Cremation will follow.
Inurnment will be held on Friday, November 8th at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. The procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00am.
Flowers gratefully accepted, or a donation can be made in her memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
"While her journey has ended,
her light will forever illuminate our hearts,
reminding us of the beauty she brought to this world."
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