Published in The Lake Report, September 17, 2026, page 22.
Anne Marie Enns passed away on Sept. 8 at her home at Pleasant Manor at the age of 91.
Anne Marie was born on July 4, 1935, in Deutsch Kasun (Poland) and immigrated to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1950 after the upheaval of the Second World War. She married Jake Enns on Jan. 23, 1954.
Anne Marie’s life revolved around her family and her church community. She was the ultimate hostess and was always cooking and baking. The parties she and Jake hosted were legendary. Her greatest joy was making Monday night dinners for her family, which she did for over 25 years.
She was active in the Women in Service and was in charge of the kitchen at the church. She was elected as the first female church council chairperson. She served as a liaison to the Pleasant Manor board for many years.
In 1971 she and Jake opened Enns Battery and Tire. Although she had no formal training, she learned to do the bookkeeping and was the driving force behind the success of that business. In their retirement she and Jake enjoyed winters in Florida and summers up north. She also spent a lot of time in her beautiful gardens which gave her great satisfaction. She accepted her failing health with strength and grace and leaves us with cherished memories to treasure.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Jake (2012). Dear mother of Victor (Joyce) Enns, Rudy (Dorothea Wiens) Enns, Rita (George) Pauls, and Karen Enns. Cherished grandmother of Megan (Don) Robinson, Robin (Ron Visser) Enns, Mark (Cheryl Hando) Enns, Emily (Kyle Van Ginneken) Enns, Jeremy (Katherine) Enns, Julieanne (Stephanie Domanico) Enns, Kyle (Juliana) Pauls and Kristen Pauls. Great-grandmother of Nathaniel, Grace, Isla, Gemma, Spirit, Arthur, Phoebe, Darin and Liam.
The funeral service took place on Friday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at Niagara United Mennonite Church (1775 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake). Visitation began at 10 a.m. and luncheon followed the service. Interment took place at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorial donations to Radiant Care Pleasant Manor would be appreciated by the family.
