Obituary of Anne Chaput

In loving memory of Anne Chaput of Latchford, who passed away at the Temiskaming Hospital on Friday February 14, 2020 at the age of 82. Anne was predeceased by her parents Alvin and Laura (nee Gee) Caseley, her husband George Symons, her husband Roland Chaput, her son Scott Symons, her step-son Michael Chaput and her brother John Caseley. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Joe Symons (Leslie), Mark Symons (Jeanne), and Lisa Spencer (Brian), her step daughter Shirley Chaput, her grandchildren Karlee (Jesse), Joey, Andrew, Evan, Hollie, and Jasmine (Mike), Tina, Robert, Ricky and her sisters Wilma, Lynda and Sharon and several nieces and nephews. Anne was born in Markham Township, where she attended public and high school. She met the love of her life, George Symons at the local skating arena. After marrying, Anne and George together ran Symons Bulk Feed trucking company, until George’s death in 1965. Anne’s marriage to her second husband brought her to Latchford in 1971, where the couple ran the local General Store until their retirement. The United Church was always a huge part of Anne’s life. She first played piano in church at the age of ten; she taught Sunday school for many years and was church secretary at the Haileybury and Hillview United churches. Anne was very active in her community where she was a member of the council for a number of years; she sat on the Latchford Library Board, volunteered on many committees and attended most community activities. Anne was also a volunteer at the Latchford/Cobalt Food Bank, and a member of Rebekah Lodge. Later in life Anne enjoyed her home on the lake, filling the time reading, completing crossword and sudoku puzzles, attending church and related activities. Anne was known for her beautiful smile, which will be missed by those who knew her. Visitation will be held at Hillview United Church on March 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. If desired, donations to Temiskaming Hospital Care Close to Home will be gratefully acknowledged.