Anne “Jane” Wallace of Renfrew passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2021.
Jane was predeceased by her parents Ronald and Anne Wallace (Taylor) and by her husband Gilbert Sykes.
Loving mother to Laurie Gold-Ditchfield (Graham), David Gold (Linda) and Dan Gold (Kim), beloved step-Mom to Tim Sykes (Xiaolin), much loved Grandma to Tia (Chris), Megan (Steve), Bethany, Shawn (Alyssa) and Kirsten (Jake). Grandma Jane loved her beautiful great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Cassidy, Harley, Micah, Lilah, Caleb, Haylen, Emery and Luka. Jane is also survived by her dear sister Joyce (Malcom Pierce) as well as her much loved nieces and nephews.
Many close friends, cousins and in laws will also miss her dearly as well as her dear friend Ron Freeman.
Jane was born in Renfrew in 1938 attended the Burnstown school then R.C.I.
She married Ronald Gold in 1956 and resided in Iroquois Falls where she raised her family and worked as a Medical Records Secretary. After 20 years she returned to Renfrew, worked at the Bonnechere Manor, married Gib, and enjoyed many years at their home on Centennial Lake .
For many years Jane volunteered for the Victim Witness program. She was a member of the Renfrew Presbyterian Church and spent many hours there with her hands in the dishwater helping out in the kitchen.
Mere words cannot express what a special, classy woman Jane was. She enjoyed life, was purposeful and related to everyone she was with. She listened and not just heard, was wise and supportive yet not a know-it-all. Continually wanted to learn and loved to have a plan. She soaked in nature, loved the sun, the flowers and the birds, looking out over the water, pretty dishes, nice clothes and walking. Her appreciation of words and nature’s beauty occupied many of her thoughts. “last night we had snow, tattered pieces of white lace rode the winter winds”
Jane was dignified, private, discrete, big on manners (as the grandkids knew well) but what will be remembered most was her complete unconditional love she had for her family. She made the effort and was present for every graduation, birthday, Christmas concert, music festival and event that her little chickadees were involved in. She supported, encouraged and continually gave to everyone who was blessed enough to be a part of her life.
Jane lived by the motto “Live gratefully and gracefully this unrepeatable day”
She will be missed but always with us. Till we meet again.
Jane’s final care has been entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. Following Jane’s wishes, cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ronald McDonald House or The Ottawa Mission in memory of Jane. Tributes, condolences and donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
