Anna Theresa Harnois

Indian Township – Anna T. Harnois, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Anna was born at Peter Dana Point on September 10, 1936, daughter of the late Horace and Mary (Tomah) Lola. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband of 43 years, Albert Harnois Sr.; a son, Leon Harnois; and many brothers and sisters, including three special sisters, Philomene Dana, Lucille Moore and Mary Lou Tomah. Surviving are seven children, Audrey Harnois, Stanley Harnois Sr. and his wife Marie, Albert Harnois Jr. and his wife Lisa, William Harnois, Lisa Cox and special son-in-law Justin, Lewey Harnois Sr. and D Harnois, all of Indian Township; four sisters, Pauline Neptune and her husband Noel of Pleasant Point, Helen Zelinski and her husband Adam, Estella Neptune, and Mary Downing, all of Indian Township; a special Godson, Roger Brown. eleven grandchildren, Shawn, Melissa, Shauna, Vanessa, Stan, Magen, AJ, Justin, Jonathan, Joseph, and Joshua; nine great-grandchildren, Baby Lew, Leeland, Jacob, Alicia, Terran, Stan III, Justin Jr., Lyndon, and her special great-grandson, Anthony Cote; and many nieces, nephews and God Children. Anna dedicated her life to her family and community. She taught the Passamaquoddy language at Indian Township School for 14 years, serving her community as a council member, school board member, and housing commissioner. She was also a strong advocate for and fought for the Land Claims Settlement Act. She has always had her strongest connection to the community through her teachings. She watched as the children of the community grew into adults. Each had a little piece of her because she gave a piece of herself to them in her teaching. Many people will have the honor to carry her memory with them through life. She will be greatly missed by everyone but her memory will live on. Special thanks to ICU at EMMC, Treworgy Pharmacy, Nan Sepik, and Northeast Nephrology Associates. Anyone that would like to make donations in Anna's memory may contribute to the National Kidney Foundation, PO Box 1134, Portland, ME 04104. Friends may call starting at noon on Tuesday at 19 Albert’s Place on Indian Township, until 10 a.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday by Father Eugene Gaffey at St. Anne’s Mission, Peter Dana Point. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais.


Memorials:
National Kidney Foundation, PO Box 1134, Portland, ME 04104


Services:
11:00AM at St. Ann Parish on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 (map/driving directions)