Anne Drebit (died 2025)
| Anne Drebit | |
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| née Hrymnak | |
| Born | 1929-05-30 Port Arthur |
| Died | 2025-07-31 |
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Anne Drebit (30 May 1929 – 31 July 2025 (aged 96)) was a Port Arthur-born resident of Thunder Bay who was an avid outdoorswoman.[1][2]
Life and family
Anne Drebit was born in Port Arthur on May 30, 1929, to parents Onofrey and Natalie Hrymnak. She married Steve Drebit on November 27, 1948. Together they spent much of their time camping and fishing in the outdoors.[1]
She was predeceased by her husband Steve Drebit, her daughter Sharon, and one son that died at birth. She was survived by her son Larry and his wife Vicki, and her sister-in-law Helen. She raised her granddaughter Kristi, who survived her along with Jason. Other surviving grandchildren included Carly and Laurie, who was accompanied by Tammy. Her eight great-grandchildren were Tyler, Matthew, Steven, Kamiko, Nathan, Kaz, Azarya, and Yzadaya.[1]
She died on July 31, 2025. Following cremation, a celebration of life was held at Jenkens Funeral Home on August 14, 2025, followed by a private interment. She was a supporter of Paws for Love Dog Rescue.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2025-08-09.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 31 July 2025.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Anne Drebit, Arbor Memorial / Jenkens Funeral Home, 2025-08-09, via arbormemorial.ca. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 9 August 2025, p. 2(D)