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Note: Anna Catherine was a high school teacher, going back to get her teaching certificate in 1963. She taught at Arnprior District High School, English and Library, until her retirement in 1985.
Anna Catherine was at Queen's University in the mid to late 1940s. In 1949, when she was the Vice-President of the Queen's University Drama Guild, they celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Guild. In honour of the occasion, the Drama Guild presented a special award to Canadian actor, Raymond Massey and former Queen's graduate, Lorne Greene, (who was working in radio at the time) was invited to give a speech. Anna Catherine was paired up with Lorne Greene at the head table for dinner that evening. Lorne went on to fame as Ben Cartwright of the 1960s TV show, Bonanza. Years later, when Lorne Greene was famous, he was invited back to Queen's to receive an honourary doctorate degree. His speech to the graduates was as follows "Buy yourself a good bed; you're going to spend about one-third of your life in it and you want to be comfortable. " That was it! He sat down after that.
Anna Catherine is an 11th generation direct descendant of Pilgrims Francis Cooke (and Richard Warren) of the Mayflower. She holds GSMD Certificate #74,946 and Canadian Mayflower Society #435 issued on 8 July 2005 from Mayflower Ancestor Francis Cooke.
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Note: (Research):ROGERS, Anna Catharine "Kay" February 9, 1926 - March 9, 2010 (nee Brown) After 84 years spent teaching, learning, travelling, reading for the love of reading, enjoying a good debate, sharing her faith and loving her family, Kay died peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010 in Arnprior Hospital. Born in Cornwall, Kay moved to Vankleek Hill Ontario at age 9. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerald "Gerry" in 1950 and they celebrated their 50th anniversary shortly before his death in 2001. Kay was predeceased by her parents, Helen (Craig) and Edgar Brown, her sister Betty and her brothers Charles and Robert. She is survived by her brother Norman (Ruth) Brown of Bayfield Ontario, her children Peter (Glenda) Rogers of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Jane (Mark) Tunney of Saint John N.B. Dear grandmother of Michael and Craig Rogers and Catherine, Eve and Joe Tunney. Also survived by her sisters-in-law, Sheila Brown of Cambridge, Ontario, Phyllis Mitchell of Ottawa, her cousins, nieces and nephews. Her nephew David Mitchell (Carol Carter) was very special to her and we are forever grateful he lived near and loved her so much. A Queen's 49 graduate, Kay taught at Arnprior and District High School for over 20 years. She was an active member of her community, volunteering and canvassing for charities. She enjoyed her association with the Arnprior Historical Society, the University Women's Club, her book club, her church and the Parkinson's Society amongst others. We will miss her sweet nature and selflessness and are glad she maintained her independent living until the end. Resting at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where friends may pay respects on Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Thence to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Arnprior for funeral service Friday March 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. Rev. Milton Fraser officiating. Interment to follow at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. In memoriam to the Parkinson's Society or the charity of one's choice appreciated by her family. Condolences/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca
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