Anne Lonson of Medicine Hat peacefully passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the age of 83 years, in the presence of her devoted husband, Don Lonson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her 6 children, Beth (Robin) Rosborough, Gavin (Shannon) Lonson, Brock (Sonja) Lonson, Mia (Sean) Glasser, Kerri (Wendell) Taylor and Carmen Murguly; as well as her 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; sister, Sylvia Bradish; and sister-in-law, Eugenia Richardson. She was predeceased by her parents, Chester and Violet Richardson; twin brother, Allan Richardson; brother, Herb Young and wife, Toni; sister, Dorothy Chisholm and husband, Leonard; sister, Isabelle Allen and husband, Ken, and brother-in-law, James Bradish. Anne was born in Central Butte, Sask. on Dec. 5, 1938.
She spent her early years on a farm in Log Valley, Sask. Reading and music have been her lifelong passion. In 1952, when her family moved to Medicine Hat she discovered another great joy, drama and musical theatre. She sang in the Westminster United Church choir for many years and enjoyed working as an Educational Assistant for the Medicine Hat School District. She had a great fondness for all the children in her life and had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humour.