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Anna was called Home to Heaven on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. While the family is heartbroken, they have found comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her beloved daughter, Darla Lofranco, her mother Catherine Meenagh, Aunt Mary and is in the everlasting arms of our Lord in Heaven.
Anna was in her 99th year and would always say, that she had had a wonderful life and was truly blessed with family and many friends. We are sure God left her here a bit longer to share the joy, kindness, laughter and wisdom she shared with many friends and especially her family.
Anna was born in Philadelphia, and as luck would have it, her Mother, Catherine Meenagh and Aunt Mary moved to Toronto, when she was 5 years old. Mom had a wonderful life growing up. She and her husband Stan Thompson, raised 3 children in downtown Toronto. Once the children were grown, Anna worked for the RCMP, at headquarters. I can’t begin to mention the fun she had working there and how the friendships she made with her RCMP family continued until her final days.
Yes, Anna was definitely blessed. She had many relatives in the USA, who she loved deeply and stayed in touch throughout her life. She also had many loved nieces and nephews in Toronto & Ireland, who continued to keep in touch, until the end.
Anna will be deeply missed by family and many close friends. She leaves behind her amazing son-in-law, #1 chef, confident and caregiver, Frank Lofranco (Darla’s husband), her number 1 son and caregiver, Paul (daughter-in-law Kathy Lee), daughter Cathy (and Anna’s wonderful son-in-law, Jamie Durnin). She kept a book about all the laughs Jamie gave her, over the years.
Special thanks to Lisa and Akrim for all the love and support over the last few years. Plus, the amazing community PSWs from Canes, Bayshore and Paramed. The community palliative care team and the fantastic, unbelievable care at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown. My Mom was so very grateful for the love and compassion she received from all the PSWs, nurses, nurse practitioner, housekeeping and recreation.
Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for every laugh, every story, and every moment shared with our Mom. Anna’s love, humour, and beautiful spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. RIP Mom, we love you!
As per Anna’s wishes cremation has taken place and no future services are planned.
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6 Guestbook Entries
October 8, 2026 | Anne-Marie Long
Dear Cathy & Jamie.
I felt so sad for you as i read that your Mom has passed into her next life. I remember how she always had such an upbeat personality,and how she loved to laugh and have fun. I imagine that she is enjoying a “catch up” with a the people who left this world ahead of her, including Fran Januska-Morrison!
She has left a legacy of happy memories for so many! Sending condolences 🙏 on your great loss, wraparound hugs, and love to both of you. Anne-Marie ❤️ 🫂 🫂 ❤️
October 8, 2026 | Colette Lanigan
Just want to say how sorry we are for you Anna May’s Family. She was very much in our hearts here in Ireland and my mom Mary White (her cousin) was very fond of her. She always said Anna May lit up the room. She enjoyed visits both here in Ireland and in Philadelphia with Anna May. What a character she was and her philosophy on life was true to her character. Thinking of you all at this time. 98 years young is an amazing achievement and you were very blessed to have her with you for so many years. May she RIP xx
October 8, 2026 | Joseph Bond
I was very fortunate to have Anna as a second mother while working at the RCMP headquarters in Toronto. We remained in touch for over 50 years because she was special always laughing about are antics at Jarvis street. I’m blessed to have been able to see her one last time in Georgetown last month for my last HUG 🥰. I will miss you but never forget you ❤️❤️❤️❤️.see you on the other side 🙏💐
October 8, 2026 | Susie Pike
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Jamie, Paul, Frank and all of her friends and family from afar. Anna was one of the kindest, sweetest lady I had the privilege of knowing. I have so many fond memories of her in my younger years when I spent numerous weekends at her home with my good friend Darla.
RIP Anna with your daughter Darla
Susie Pike (Burden) xox
October 8, 2026 | Lynn Morra
I have known Ann for over 50 years and always in her company I would laugh & laugh. She always had a story to tell and the way she told a story with so much passion that sometimes at the end of the story I was not sure if she was making it up for a good laugh. I remember taking my daughter Bridget who was just a baby, to her house on George Street and Ann was so sweet with her. She could not have been kinder to me always. Her youthful spirit & sense of humour is what I will always remember.
Cathy, Frank and Paul, may you all find comfort in the wonderful memories of Ann.
May Ann RIP with her loving daughter Darla.
Love, Lynn and Michael
October 8, 2026 | Wayne Davis
My deepest condolences to thewonderful family and friends that took such great care of Anna. I worked with her in the RCMP in Toronto back in the 80’s and cannot say enough about what a great pleasure that was. A great co-worker and friend. We remained in touch over all these years as Birthday/Christmas friends and her positive and happy attitude never changed. It was so great to have her as a great colleague and ongoing friend. What a great run!!