Ankenmann, Henry Raymond
Hank passed away in his 92 nd year at Southlake Residential Village in Newmarket Ontario on December 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Olive Cripps and the late Carol Anne Ankenmann. Loving father of Michael (Jean), Kelly Stoker-Murray (Kirk), Gary (Bernadette). Remembered with love by his grandchildren and great grandchildren Benjamin (Nicole, Liam), Kylie Maharaj (Thaddeus, Zac), and Joshua; Kaitlyn Deriet (Jesse, Krew), Krysti Stoker (Arnie), Nathan Murray, Emily Eyden (Bill, James), Sarah Senisterra (Felipe, Joanna, Nicholas); Matthew, and Jeffrey; Anne’s cherished sister Jean Fisher (Ziba), and nieces Patti and Jackie. Fondly remembered by Olive’s children and grandchildren Paul Stephenson (Matthew & Andrew),
Sherry Kaye Cappa (Frank, Nicholas & Thomas). Forever in the hearts of his extended family, and friends.
Hank enjoyed his family, golfing, fishing, and walking. He was recognized in his walking as “the whistler” at Tecumseth Pines, where he spent 18 happy years. He enjoyed devising creative and effective repairs for broken items at home, at his children’s homes, for his neighbours, and at Camp Mini-Yo-We. His interest in creative solutions was expressed in employment designing new paint products at the Flo-Glaze Paint Company, Tonecraft Paints, Speedflow Paints, St. Clair Paint, and Buckman Laboratories.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, Ontario 905-936-3477, on Saturday January 7, 2023, with Visitation from 10:30am until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11:00am. Reception will follow at the Funeral Home. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Camp Mini-Yo-We would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
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Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday January 7, 2023
10:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday January 7, 202311:00am
Gordon & Michele Streight says
Our deepest sympathy to all the Ankenmann family. We are up holding you in prayer at this time, may the precious memories of Hank be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Gordon & Michele Streight, Sydney Australia
Brian Tingey says
Regretfully I will not be able to attend due to recent illness in the family that we do not wish to spread.
I first met Hank in 1972 when I went to work for him at Tonecraft Paints. I quickly found that you did not work for Hank, you worked with him as a student to his mentor. Over many years in the paint industry at different companies for both of us it was always a pleasure to see him at meetings etc. After Hank retired we lost touch but I always remembered his friendship and help through the years. The las time I saw Hank was a chance meeting at Tim Horton’s in Thornton. Unfortunately we did not have much time together as Hank was on his way home from golf to fix something, but it was great to have a quick coffee and find out how he was still so active.
A good friend and a good man. Rest in Peace Hank. Your family can always remember you were one of a kind.
LYNDA THAIN says
Dear Olive and all of Hank’s Family, Hank was such a friendly man, and definitely known as a ”true gentleman”. We enjoyed our chats with him, and his company in the
”Pines Choristers”, May you be given God’s peace, love and strength at this time. We extend our sympathy and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers,.
Russ and Lynda Thain.
Bruce Bridgeford says
Our deepest sympathies to you Olive and your and Hank’s extended family. We will miss the “Whistler of Tecumseth Pines”. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Bruce & Pierre
Jack and Carole Terrell says
Our condolences to Olive and Hank’s family. Hank was a dear friend and we’ll cherish our memories of him. Due to Jack’ illness we’ll be unable to attend the service, but will be there in spirit. Jack and Carole Terrell
Jake and Ana Opresnik says
Our deepest condolences to Ankenmann family
Jake and Ana Opresnik
Loren Taylor says
Mike and family I am so very sorry for your loss and pray for the Lords peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Warren and Bev McLaren says
Mike, Jean and Family:
We have fond memories of your Dad who we lovingly called “Hank Ank” when he helped so much at Camp Mini Yo We. Sharpening knives and whistling while he worked, comes to mind. Also we remember your Dad supplied all the paint for our new house that we built, when we were young and in need of some help! So grateful! We even got to pick the colors 🙂
Blessings to you all as you seek the Lord in the the days ahead,
Love Warren and Bev McLaren
David and Grace Pipe says
Mike and Jean
We know your dad is “with Christ, which is better by far” Phil 1:23
Do not say…”Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust”…
Rather say, “Death to Life, Faith to Sight, Earth to Glory!”
Douglas B and Vonda Ankenmann says
Our sympathy to all Hank’s family. We didn’t see each other often. He made sure he visited as much family as remaines in Chesley, the little town he called home in his youth.
He will be missed!
joseph stirling says
Dear Olive and family. we are in Florida and will not be able to attend Hanks service. Please accept our sympathies and know we will think of you and be there in spirit. Hank will always be remembered fondly. Joe and Dorothy Stirling
David Zub says
It was a very great pleasure to have known Hank when I was the minister at Rich Hill UC, and presiding at his wedding with Olive is one of my favorite memories. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
David Zub
Olive Cripps says
Thank you David for your kind message. That was a special day for us and Hank really wanted you to officiate at our wedding before you left Rich Hill. You made the day extra special for him.
Olive