MacDONALD, Anne R. Passed away on March 31, 2017 after a rich and meaningful life. Born Annie Rebecca May Ovens in a small stone cottage in Normanby Township on May 4, 1916 to Rosalie (Gray) and Albert Ovens. She married Cecil Clifton Rogers (1902-1955) in 1942. She re-married the late Glenn Ross MacDonald (1912-1997) of Mount Forest in 1968. Predeceased by her brothers Edmund Ovens (Sadie) and Dr. Victor Ovens, (Cathy & Bea), stepdaughter, Jackie Becker (Charlie), grandson Gary Becker and great-granddaughter Maya Anne Stewart. Anne is survived by her daughter, Anita Stewart C.M. of Elora; her stepson, Dennis MacDonald and his wife Audrey of Mount Forest; her niece Glenna Dungey (Stan); her grandsons, Jeffrey (Jackie), Bradley (Alexandra), Mark (Kaori) and Paul (Adrianna) Stewart; Katherine MacDonald, Susan VandenHoek (Ted), Connie Finlay (Blair), Brenda Becker, Bob Becker (Dee), Ted Becker (Janna) and Cathy Reynaert (John). She has great-grandchildren scattered across Canada and one great-great grandson. Anne was a loving wife and renowned for all the desserts with which she routinely filled her pantry for Glenn when he returned from work and for grandchildren and friends who’d “just stop by for a visit”. As a couple, Glenn and Anne lived their motto, “Always Be Sweethearts”. Professionally she was a skilled educator. She was first student from the tiny one-room schoolhouse, S.S.#3, at Glen Eden to graduate from university. She put herself through Queens and when she was done, turned around and helped her brother, Vic, complete dental college at U of T. She went on to teach in a variety of elementary and high schools; Stonywood near Conn, Tollgate south of Mount Forest, Monetville in the wilds near the French River, Thornbury High School, Milliken Public School and Markham District High School. She was the first female teacher at what is now Ryerson University when it was the Rehabilitation Institute for soldiers returning from WWII. She began teaching at Mount Forest D.H.S. in 1959 and retired in 1973. Even recently while living at Wellington Terrace a number of former students visited her, a testament to how good she was in the classroom and in life. Although she lived to a wonderfully ancient age, she will be deeply missed. Her wisdom was always gently shared. Her mantra was: ”Education is not heavy to carry.” As per her wishes, she was cremated and a private service will be held at a future date. Interment will take place at the Mount Forest Cemetery. Our heartfelt thanks to Eleanor and John Morris, Lillian Gohn, Julia Christensen Hughes, Dr. John Stickney and the incredible team of caregivers at Wellington Terrace. In lieu of flowers, donations as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated to the Oak Glen Unit, Wellington Terrace where she was cared for with compassion and kindness. Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home, 474 Wellington Road 18, Fergus, ON N1M 0A1.