
Dr. Anne Elizabeth Underwood
Anne Elizabeth Underwood departed this world at Eatonville Care in Toronto, Ontario in her 77th year. Her oldest son David was at her side when she decided it was time, on Friday May 6th 2011. Our beloved Mom will be greatly missed by her six children - David, Stephen, Mark, Peter, Janice and Brian. Anne leaves behind her treasured grandchildren Colin, Mallory, Dana, Cameron, Matthew, Evan, Michael and Kristen.Anne is predeceased by her father and mother Frederick and Mildred Lingard (nee Wright), her brother William and sisters Mildred and Muriel. She is survived by her brother-in-law and long time friend Don Deremo of Port Hope.Anne grew up in Port Hope and graduated from Queens University in Kingston as a medical doctor. With husband Dr. John Underwood she has resided in St. Marys, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Seaforth. Across those towns and cities she loved and raised her six children. In Seaforth she became Medical Advisor and Attending Physician to care homes in the area. In 1987 she moved to St Catharines to begin her practice as physician for geriatric care at Shaver Hospital until her retirement in November of 2006 at the age of 73.Dr. Anne is fondly remembered by the residents and staff at Eatonville Care Centre, Shaver hospital and her friends from Seaforth, Port Hope area and elsewhere. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, caring, generosity and compassionate understanding, putting others before herself.A Memorial Service will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1535 South Gateway Rd., Mississauga (Dixie Rd., 2 lights south of Eglinton Ave., 905-602-1580) on Saturday May 14th, 2011 at 1:30 pm, preceded by 1 hour of visitation (all welcome) and followed by a short reception and snack. For an online condolence and more information please visit www.etouch.ca