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Anne Carrière Acco
September 2, 1940 - May 16, 2022
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<div itemprop="description">It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the beloved Anne Agnes Acco (née Carrière) at the age of 81, on May 16, 2022 at Lakeshore Hospital in Montreal. Her large, extended family and many friends loved, respected, and cherished her. She leaves behind four sons and two daughters: Benjamin (Diana), Wesley (Giovanna), David (Julie), Jean-Paul (Rémi), Kim-Lan and Lan-ng. Her legacy includes 13 grandchildren: Gemma, Jordan, Leanna, Sophia, Philip, Theodore, Emily, Wynona, Camille, Julian, Xavier, Raphaëlle, and Riel. She will also be missed by her five brothers and two sisters: Franklin (Penny), John (Freda), Kenneth (Dorothy), Clifford (Lily), Les, Verna (Charles), Donna (Russell) and their respective families. <br> <br>Shortly after being born to Métis parents on September 2, 1940 in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, her father, Pierre Carrière, joined the South Saskatchewan Regiment and went to Europe to fight as a sniper in World War II. She enjoyed four years alone with her mother Agnes (née McKenzie). Anne recounted infinite stories about her Indigenous roots and growing up in her beloved homeland. In 1960, she went on to Winnipeg to study medicine at University of Manitoba, where she met and married Joseph Philip Acco (May 26, 1940 - August 23, 1990). They did not finish their studies but started a family there with the arrival of Ben, Wes, and Dave. They moved to Joe's country of birth, Trinidad & Tobago, and welcomed a fourth son, Jean-Paul. Anne and Joe decided to return to Canada. Flying to Canada via New York City, she went into labour en route and gave birth to her first daughter, Kim, in Queens. They finally settled in Montreal where the youngest, Lan-ng, was born. Anne took charge of six children while Joe worked full-time and attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia). Her love and strength helped Joe obtain a Bachelor in Engineering, their children attending his convocation. Her efforts helped him land a lasting career at Air Canada. The entire family was treated to several trips to Cumberland House and Trinidad. Joe and Anne raised their children in the Catholic faith. <br> <br>Her children were grown when she lost Joe to a tragic car accident. After mourning, she became more engaged and curious. Anne completed her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Ottawa at age 54. She became a strong voice of Métis activism and was a published writer of poetry, short stories, and essays. She was an environmentalist, having served on the interprovincial Manitoba-Saskatchewan Sturgeon Management Board. She worked at Muskeg Media in Montreal and was a Cree language consultant for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. She also was an editor and cultural advisor for Pemmican Publications. At 70, she graduated from McGill University with a degree in Aboriginal Social Work Practice and was a sessional lecturer for McGill's Social Work Program. Up until her final days, she was still full of hope and spoke of projects that she wanted to work on. <br> <br>Not enough can be written about how wonderful and remarkable she was to so many who were lucky to have met her. To celebrate Anne’s life and legacy, we invite you to contribute photos, videos, or stories to this website. <br> <br>To register for mass: https://rsvp.church/r/edidKl7B <br>To watch the funeral you can watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9HZzyt-_Vg <br> <br>Mom, we had unfinished business, but you're with God now. It's all we need to know. 'Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes with the morning.' <br></div>