In Celebration of

Anna Zofia Olsen

February 24, 1953 - April 22, 2017

OLSEN, Anna Zofia

It has been said that angels walk among us...and thus it is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Anna Olsen on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017. Surrounded by the love of her dear husband, Robert, family and cherished friends; heaven was blessed with an Angel. Anna leaves behind her father Wiktor, step mother Helen, Tony (Letitia), aunt Barbara, cousins Zosia, Kiki, Taylor, Ella and Eva, sister-in-law Carol and relatives in England. She is remembered by the many staff, volunteers and veterans at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre with whom she loved to work. Anna lived her life in service to others, always giving. For those who had the privilege of knowing and loving Anna our lives and hearts have been enriched and the warmth of her light will forever shine. Until we meet again Anna thank you for the blessing of your heart, your steadfast spirit and unwavering devotion to all you held dear. You were loved and cherished by many with whom you had contact. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m.at Bayview Cemetery, Crematorium and Mausoleum, 740 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington. Reception to follow. See Bayview Gardens web site for directions. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trillium Hospital, Oncology Unit would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca Arrangements entrusted to Bay Gardens Funeral Home, Burlington (905.527.0405)

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Zenia, Michelle & Boys, Maxine & Family.. (Family)

Entered April 25, 2017 from England

Our deepest Sympathy and thoughts are with you. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.. Rest in peace Anna. xxx

Jean Chapman (Neighbour/friend)

Entered April 25, 2017

Dear Bob,

I am so sorry for your loss. Anna was such a special lady - an angel indeed. May your memories of wonderful years together bring you comfort at this time.

Varda van Osnabrugge (coworker.)

Entered April 25, 2017 from Holland

Anna was instrumental in helping me set up our physiotherapy knee classes; designing our volunteer duties/roles and recruiting 4 volunteers per class. The program had flourished due to the great volunteers that assisted us. Anna always personally checked in on our new volunteers within their first week here, often personally orienting and introducing them to our staff and facility. She was always approachable and supportive to everyone's needs with a warm, friendly smile.
Her spirit lives on in the tremendous knee classes she helped to design and ensured the highest professionalism and patient care was maintained.

Joan Toogood (Volunteer at Sunnybrook)

Entered April 25, 2017 from Etobicoke

I was shocked to hear of Anna's death, much too young.
I r ember her kindness and dedication to her position at Sunnybrook.
She was a special person, and will be missed by all she came in contact
with.
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times.
Joan Toogood Sunnybrook volunteer

Leanne Hughes (Co-worker)

Entered April 25, 2017 from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

My thoughts and prayers are with Anna's family. She was wonderful to work with. Her compassion for the residents and volunteers was evident in all she was involved with. She will be dearly missed.

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