It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of (Violet) Annette (Anne) Freeman nee Mt Pleasant in her 83rd year. Known as Gila by her parents and close family. She passed peacefully on September 5, 2023 at Iroquois Lodge, Six Nations Reserve. Her dedication to family was demonstrated in her commitment to ensuring that we were taught a solid foundation in compassion and morality, had a strong work ethic and a perpetual thirst for learning. She was prepared to teach the hard lesson because she knew that they were necessary for us to achieve our goals. Teacher by trade, she taught in many of our schools finishing her career as a beloved kindergarten teacher at Oliver M. Smith Kawenni:io; caregiver of our community’s children by character, teaching kindergarten and primary grades for most of her career; and a union and community activist, active as a local union executive for many years and active within her community and church over the years. Predeceased by Glenn Freeman, husband, friend and partner in all of the pleasures and joys, trials and tribulations that came their way. Loving mother to sons, Mark (Sue), Richard (deceased), Mike and Thomas (deceased), and daughter Theresa (deceased). Cherished grandmother to Amber and great grandmother to Aurora (Chicklet); loving sister to Richard, predeceased by siblings Frank, Margaret, Tom, Sam, Singer, Ruth; loving aunt to many many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 14 with a short service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Ohsweken Baptist Church on Friday September 8, 2023 at 2 p.m. A reception to be held following the service at the Village Cafe. Cremation to follow with interment of cremated remains at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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