Peacefully in her sleep at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakville, Anne Romano (nee Kozokar) in her 88th year, passed away on Thursday, November 15th. Predeceased by her loving husband, Francis (Frank) Romano and her sisters Lily Senyk, Mary Haag and brother Michael (Mitch) Evaski. Beloved mother to her son, Vincent Romano and wife Dianne, Baden, Ontario and her daughter, Colleen and husband Doug Robins, Oakville. "Nannie" will be sadly missed by grandchildren Jennifer Chan (Michael), North Vancouver, B.C., Amanda Robins (Jamie Wile), Toronto, Steven Romano, Baden and Christine Romano (Geoff Gittins), Toronto. Proud Great-Grandmother to Tristan, Leif , Portia, Isla and Charlotte. She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Anne was born in Thorold Ontario and moved to Niagara Falls as a young girl. She wed Frank in 1944 and they enjoyed 54 years of married happiness. Anne and Frank moved to Stratford Ontario in 1966 with the Dominion Chain and were later part owners and managers of the Festival Inn. Anne was a member of St. Joseph's Parish and the CWL, Stratford. Anne enjoyed an active retirement and moved to Oakville in 2009 and spent the remainder of her years at Sunrise. Anne will be remembered for her devotion to her family, a strong faith in God and her strength, courage, kindness and generosity. A special thanks to her caregivers at Sunrise and the CCAC who made her final days comfortable. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) from 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday. Funeral Mass 11:00am Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St., Oakville. Followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am Thursday, Nov 22, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 96 Huron St., Stratford. Interment Avondale Cemetery. Donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Halton Family Services and the Canadian Diabetes Association.