Obituary for Ann Mary Sorensen
Ann Mary Porter was born in Stoneham, Mass, on May 20, 1922, to Leigh and Mabel Porter. On January 20, 1946, she married George Philip Sorensen. Together they navigated a long marriage and nurtured and deeply loved their family members.
Ann and George fostered a child to adulthood and provided welcome respite and support to others, maintaining that caring bond for life.
Ann was passionate about her love of her Lord. She studied and prayed throughout her life and helped others mature in their faith as well.
Ann was a loving daughter, devoting many years to the care of her mother Mabel in her home. She and George had many friends and family members who frequently visited their home, where each was welcomed with open arms and deep love.
Ann and George had an epic project that they laboured lovingly for 50 years, which resulted in the publication of their work: The Porter Family of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 2010. Both Ann and George had a keen interest in local history and were active in the Yarmouth Historical Society, as well as other local preservation efforts. They presented their work frequently.
Ann and her beloved husband George travelled far and wide, across the globe to be with family and friends, as well as to further their genealogical research. Whilst with family and friends many meals were shared and a lifetime of memories formed.
In addition to her love for genealogy and learning, Ann was a talented artist. She was a potter for many years and enjoyed china painting and watercolour painting as well.
Ann was a passionate reader and never was shy about acquiring and reading books, ranging from natural history, botany, local history and fiction of each decade.
Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband George P Sorenson who passed from his earthly bonds on December 22, 1990. To her last days, Ann looked upward and spoke to him, feeling his presence near to her heart. Besides her parents, Ann was also predeceased by her son, George P Sorenson Jr; daughter, Elise Nadine Sorenson; sisters, Dorthy Leita Moses; Virginia G Weltner; Hazel E. (Porter) Stos; brother, Roland Leigh Porter; and nephews, Roland Leigh Porter, Mark Roland Porter, Leigh Porter Josserand; niece, Estella Joy Moses; and great-niece Janice Ellen Geldart.
Ann is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins of many generations and branches of our family tree.
She will be missed by her cherished niece Beth who was her closest companion whom she trusted to care for her in her final years. She will also be missed by her family who will cherish her memory and the love she shared without reservation in her own unique motherly way.
Rest well and fly high beloved Ann, Auntie to All.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visiting hours will be held in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 6-8 P.M. A funeral will take place Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Shaw officiating. Interment will take place in Cedar Lake Cemetery. Following the funeral, a reception will be held in Jacob’s Loft Event Center above Sweeny’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to Cedar Lake Cemetery or Camp Peniel. Online condolences and a funeral webcast can be viewed at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
Ann and George fostered a child to adulthood and provided welcome respite and support to others, maintaining that caring bond for life.
Ann was passionate about her love of her Lord. She studied and prayed throughout her life and helped others mature in their faith as well.
Ann was a loving daughter, devoting many years to the care of her mother Mabel in her home. She and George had many friends and family members who frequently visited their home, where each was welcomed with open arms and deep love.
Ann and George had an epic project that they laboured lovingly for 50 years, which resulted in the publication of their work: The Porter Family of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in 2010. Both Ann and George had a keen interest in local history and were active in the Yarmouth Historical Society, as well as other local preservation efforts. They presented their work frequently.
Ann and her beloved husband George travelled far and wide, across the globe to be with family and friends, as well as to further their genealogical research. Whilst with family and friends many meals were shared and a lifetime of memories formed.
In addition to her love for genealogy and learning, Ann was a talented artist. She was a potter for many years and enjoyed china painting and watercolour painting as well.
Ann was a passionate reader and never was shy about acquiring and reading books, ranging from natural history, botany, local history and fiction of each decade.
Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband George P Sorenson who passed from his earthly bonds on December 22, 1990. To her last days, Ann looked upward and spoke to him, feeling his presence near to her heart. Besides her parents, Ann was also predeceased by her son, George P Sorenson Jr; daughter, Elise Nadine Sorenson; sisters, Dorthy Leita Moses; Virginia G Weltner; Hazel E. (Porter) Stos; brother, Roland Leigh Porter; and nephews, Roland Leigh Porter, Mark Roland Porter, Leigh Porter Josserand; niece, Estella Joy Moses; and great-niece Janice Ellen Geldart.
Ann is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins of many generations and branches of our family tree.
She will be missed by her cherished niece Beth who was her closest companion whom she trusted to care for her in her final years. She will also be missed by her family who will cherish her memory and the love she shared without reservation in her own unique motherly way.
Rest well and fly high beloved Ann, Auntie to All.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visiting hours will be held in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 6-8 P.M. A funeral will take place Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Shaw officiating. Interment will take place in Cedar Lake Cemetery. Following the funeral, a reception will be held in Jacob’s Loft Event Center above Sweeny’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to Cedar Lake Cemetery or Camp Peniel. Online condolences and a funeral webcast can be viewed at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net