As Anne loved to entertain, there will be a celebration of life in the near future.
Bill Mazzoni
My wife and I met Ann kind of by accident: she happened to be up in the Pacific Northwest, one summer, including one of her nieces, Trisha, who happened to live next door to us, here in Edmonds, WA. Trisha invited Ann to come meet her neighbors, assuring her that it would be a fun experience for all. That was indeed the way things worked out. We immediately liked Ann, and with Trisha's help we planned to make a special trip to Novato on our next visit to the Bay area, just to reconnect.
That "side trip" to Novato turned out to be a regular destination for us, each year, after that. Before long, we found ourselves really looking forward to being with her again. Her warm and gentle, personality always greeted us in the manner of a favorite aunt.
If the rest of the worlds population included enough people with her big heart, patience and willingness to listen, this world would be a very much happier place for all.
Knowing Ann Wade, even for such a short time has been a hugely heartwarming treasure. We're so grateful to Trisha too, for bringing her sweet aunt over to meet us. E will always remember Ann with smiling hearts.
about 14 hours
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