Anna Mae Jane Cote, longtime resident of Peace River, Alberta and current resident of Grande Prairie passed away peacefully at the QE11 Hospital in Grande Prairie on August 29th, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Anna Mae was born May 30, 1931 in Brantford Ontario to parents Helen and Stanley Sharp. She grew up in Niagara Falls along with her younger sister Gail. On July 10th, 1954 she married the love of her life, Bernard (Barney) Cote. Their first son, Chris, was born in April of 1955. Work then moved them to St. Catherine’s Ontario where second son Michael was born in July of 1959. Work then necessitated two more moves – one to Winnipeg, Manitoba and then finally to Peace River where their third and final child, Carol Anne was born in December of 1963. Being so far from family was difficult, but the residents of Peace River welcomed them with open arms and dear friends became family very quickly. Anna Mae worked up to the age of 79 years as a book keeper at the Chapel of Memories, Peace River. Anna Mae loved her family and her favorite times were when family was gathered together. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of GP Home Support, GP Home Care Staff and 3 North. Her family doctor, Dr. Obiajulu was incredible and we thank him with all our hearts. Anna Mae is survived by her son, Chris Cote (Moria), Daughter-in-law Bev Cote, Son Michael Cote (Rhonda), Daughter Carol Anne Doll (Terry). Grandchildren: Dustin (Genelle), Aaron, Crystal (Dustin), Heather (Jesse), Kristen, Anthony (Nicole), Shauna & Craig. Great Grandchildren: Hailee, William, Austyn, Aiden, Ivan & Ashton. Nephews: David, Richard, Chris & Peter Twolan and John Cote. Anna Mae was predeceased by her adoring husband, Barney in 1998 after 44 years of marriage; her brother-in-law, Ron Twolan and her younger sister, Gail Twolan in June of this year. She was also predeceased by her parents, Helen & Stanley Sharp. A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Anna Mae Cote will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 10405-99 Street, Peace River, Alberta, T8S, 1M4 on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015, at 11am. Anna Mae will be laid to rest in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Peace River, AB. Donations in memory of Anna Mae may be made to the Alberta Lung Association www.ab.lung.ca or the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ab.ca Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com