Maureen's Obituary
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Born March 21, 1967 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Passed away on Thursday, May 24 at her home in Stratford, Connecticut with her loving family by her side at 40 years of age. She succumbed to the cancer that she relentlessly fought with dignity and grace for over five years. Beloved wife of John William Anstis and cherished mother of Connor and Christopher and stepson Corey. She remains always in the hearts of her parents, Barry and Sharon Strong (nee Schiller). She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters, Kelly Romanchuk and husband Mike, Colleen Strong, Catherine Klasios and husband Louie, Christina Massis and husband Bill, Ray Strong and wife Sherri, Carolyn Mele and husband Achille, Mary Anne Strong, and Tom Strong. Predeceased by her younger brother John Strong (2004). Aunt to Kurtis, Nicholas, Blake, Lukas, Fana, Cecilia, Georgia, Spencer, Alexis, Lucca, and Matteo. Will be sadly missed by Grandma Rita Schiller, William and Joan Anstis, and the entire Anstis family. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends. Maureen attended F.J. Brennan High School and University of Windsor. Moe is remembered as a warm, generous, and fun loving person who maintained her selfless nature in the face of life's most challenging moments. Her openness and generosity drew friends and family to be within her circle of strength and love. Visitation will be held at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre, (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Avenue, Windsor on Wednesday, May 30th from 3-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m . Prayers Wednesday 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, May 31st family and friends are invited to meet at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex after 9:30 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery, LaSalle, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Strong Foundation, Halloran & Sage, 315 Post Road West, Westport Connecticut USA 06880 – 4739 or the Carpenter's hospice at www.carpenterhospice.com. You may share your www.carpenterhospice.com. You may share your cherished memories online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca or www.johnstrong.ca
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