Anna Schives

Anna Schives passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Thursday March 27, 2025 at the age of 91.Born in Chatham and raised in the Wheatly area, she was the only child of the late Spencer and Elizabeth Coulter.

She married Donald “Dunc” Schives on January 30, 1954 and began a life together that would span more than 66 years. They raised 4 children; Diane Schives (late Brian Holdaway), Randy and Veronica Schives, Mark and Dawn Schives, and Barry Schives. They were the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren; Carrie Girard-Gonzales (Kuro), Donny Girard (Cheryl), Maria Michaud (Dominic), Brandy Girard-Simpson (Jason), Melissa Provost (Keith), Amber Nead (Jeff), Amanda Dupuis(Keith), Skyler Schives (Megan Denys), Kyle Schives (Christine), and Cory Schives (Brenna Birkin). they were also very proud of their 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Anna will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Anna enjoyed sewing, making many things for herself and her family. She was also an avid bowler and played in a league for many years. In their retirement years Dunc and Anna enjoyed many trips across the country and drives in the country.

Visitation will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Tuesday April 1, 2025 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service conducted by Rev. Eric Skillings will follow at 2;00 p.m.  Interment will take place in Stewart Cemetery.