MCCOWAN-JOHNSON, Anna - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anna on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
She died as she lived, with grace, dignity and on her own terms.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald K. Johnson, her two sons, Sean McCowan (Victoria McCowan) and Kaelin McCowan (Crystal Asher) and her two brothers, Henry and Michael Wilmot.
As well as her stepchildren Virginia Johnson (Louis Trochatos), Carter Johnson (Diana Dumitru) and Jessica Johnson.
She is loved and will be dearly missed by her seven wonderful grandchildren, Lily, Rheya, Tim, Carrie, Annabel, Graham and Andrew.
She is finally reunited with her beautiful daughter Erin Gilmour who tragically predeceased her, who she shared with her first husband David Gilmour.
Anna was born in Brantford, Ontario. After surviving polio and scoliosis at a young age, she was encouraged to take up ballet.
In 1981, Anna met Don who would love her madly for the next 39 years. Don was an incredible husband to Anna and stepfather to her kids and made sure that they lived a wonderful life together full of friends, family and joy. He encouraged all her passions and took amazing care of her in every way.
Anna was a true force of nature and lover of life.
In the last months of her life, she could be found in her bikini suntanning while her grandchildren swam and she and Don would dance to Neil Diamond after dinner. Anna epitomised grace, kindness and timelessness. She touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed by all members of her family and wide circle of friends.
Her family will honour Anna with a private gathering. There will be a Celebration of Life after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
In lieu of flowers we ask that in Anna’s memory a donation be made to one of two favourite charities, the National Ballet Company or the National Ballet School.
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