It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Anne Bogle (Nee Prescott).
Anne was born in Sussex, New Brunswick to Joshua Allison Prescott and Dorothy Frances Johnston. Anne was a first generation Canadian on her maternal side with her mother having immigrated from Scotland, after travelling steerage on the ship The Carthaginian.
Anne spent her childhood in Sussex, New Brunswick. Upon high school graduation, she was invited to attend the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal where she achieved her nursing diploma. She then returned to the Maritimes working for the VON and it was there that she met a likeable and social law student, Harold Bogle. They headed West to Calgary (where Harold finished his articles) before moving on to Edmonton, Penticton, and finally Prince George where Harold established his law firm. Anne focused on raising the children and driving to endless activities.
In time, Anne returned to college and completed her fine arts diploma. Her first love was art, and she quickly began to pursue painting seriously. She met like-minded people, and was part of the Milltown artists, Co-runner of the Arterie and a frequent presence at Studio Fair. Music was also important to her; she played the piano, the ukulele and the violin. She also loved to travel and did a semi solo tour of New Zealand in her 80s. Anne was an exceptional cook and hosting dinner parties at their home was commonplace.
After Harold’s death, Anne moved to Nanaimo. She eventually returned to Prince George so that she could spend time getting to know her younger grandchildren. Anne will be remembered for her piercing blue eyes, her kindness, her love of the Maritimes and her strong wit which she carried with her until her last days.
Anne is predeceased by her husband John Harold Bogle, daughter Meredith Catherine Bogle. She is survived by her children Nancy (Michel),
John (Allison), and grandchildren John Duncan (Shannon), Meredith Lucy, Clara, Sam, and George. She is lovingly remembered by many friends, nieces, nephews and extended family in Nova Scotia. Thank you to the staff at Parkside, and to Jasmin, Candy and Harinder for your compassion and exceptional care those last days.
A celebration of Anne’s life is to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Prince George Community Foundation, Bogle Family.