In memory of my beloved sister

Ann Christine Robson Bacque (Christy)

December 24, 1962 - February 27, 2022

With great grief Christy's family reports her sudden and untimely death, and with great joy recalls her too-short but brimmingly-full life.

Christy was a Christmas gift to all, especially to her delighted brothers, William and John, to whom she was literally "presented" under the tree by her parents, Drs. John and Ann Robson of Toronto, in a flat in London, UK. She grew up in the Republic of Rathnelly and the wilds of Go Home Bay, where she and her future soulmate first met as children.

Christy attended Brown School, St. Clements, the University of Toronto Schools, Parliament Hill School, and Leaside High School, where she met - yet again! - her husband-to-be, James Benson Bacque. Winner of the Lincoln G. Hutton and many other scholarships, she graduated with High Distinction from Victoria College, University of Toronto, earning BA and MA degrees in English. Much later Christy earned another degree: her first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Predeceased by her loving parents and father-in-law, Christy was a fiercely devoted wife to Ben, cherished daughter of John and Ann, and daughter-in-law of Jim and Elisabeth Bacque. Proud and loving mother of Lisa (Matthew), Andrew (Shay), and Mikey (Steph), and doting Granny of Miles. Beloved sister to William (Helen) and John Robson, and aunt to Maria (Garrett), Jim (Jennifer), and Christine, and to Catherine, Jennifer, and Rebecca. Dear sister-in-law to Susan (Simon), Cathy (Alan) and Andrew (Gemma), and aunt to Jessica, Rachel, and Sarah, to Ella, Janet, and Ian, to Isabella, and "Graunt" to Leo and Willa.

She was a teacher, student, sailor, editor's editor of John Stuart Mill, an avid reader, and polymath. Also a gardener, chef, crocheter, and fierce Scrabble player. Her family, friends, and neighbours in Ottawa, Go Home Bay, Toronto, across Canada and beyond will very much miss but remember her lively mind, razor wit, and loving heart. She loved and was loved with mind, body, and soul.

A celebration of Christy's life will take place when her garden is in bloom, exact date and location TBD. If you would like to make a donation in Christy's memory, please consider those charities closest to your heart and home.

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