Anne Guimond's Obituary
Anne Mary Guimond, age 73, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, July 16. She was born October 15, 1949, in Grand Rapids to Francis “Red" and Violet Guimond, the first of 4 girls. Anne earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley and master’s degree from Western Michigan University.
Anne lived most of her life in the Grand Haven area and served Grand Haven High School for 33 years, many as head librarian, before retiring. Anne enjoyed reading, golfing, reading, gardening, reading, spending time with her dogs, and READING!
Anne was very involved in First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven over the years as a congregant and volunteer. She also volunteered as a medical driver, helping seniors with limited transportation reach essential medical appointments. Anne also traveled extensively with friends and family, including visits to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, and many destinations across Europe.
Anne loved her family and especially enjoyed bugging her sister, Fran Guimond. Anne is survived by Fran; her brother-in-law, Dennis Cairns; and nephews, Logan (Anne) Delke; Benjamin (Katie) Cairns and their children, Caroline, Brennan, and Graham; and David (Michele) Cairns and their daughter, Tallulah; and extended family, Michelle (Gary) Keim, and their children, McKenzie and Alexander; Clifford “Cam” (Becky) McDougall, and their children, George, Elise and Molly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Violet; her sisters, Christine Guimond Cairns and Julie Delke, and brother-in-law, Christopher Delke.
A celebration of life will take place November 25, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, at Wind Drift Condominium Community Room in Spring Lake. It will be a remembrance service for both Anne and her sister, Julie, and is open to anyone who knew them. Memorial contributions in memory of Anne and Julie may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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