Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with her family by her side, after a short illness in her 100th year on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Godfrey Harten in 1947 and the late Edwin Harten in 1989. Loving mother of Emerson (Arlene), Elgin (late Glenda), Phyllis Haight (Late Lyle) and the late Keith Harten (late Carol). Step mother of Harold Harten (Isabelle), Helen Richardson (late Leslie) and the late Leslie Harten. Cherished Nanny to 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Elsie Rivard (Bud) and predeceased by Ellen MacDonald (late Lockie), Edgar Cain (late Ellen), Gordon Cain (Florence), Alex Cain (Marie), Marjorie Bishop (Dick), Donnie Cain (late Tina), Lloyd Cain (late Florence) Reta Duguay (late Bruce McGregor and late Norman) and baby Douglas Cain. Annabelle taught school on St. Joseph Island, North Shore and Sault Ste. Marie and was president of the Women’s Teachers Federation of Ontario. She was still active in Retired Teachers Federation. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, November 2, 2006 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service at John Wesley United Church on Friday, November 3, 2006 at 12 pm. Rev. Larry Burton officiating. Interment Richards Landing Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Heart and Stroke Foundation or John Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family.
