Anne Wright

Anne M. Wright, 93 of Loveland, CO, formerly of Fort Collins died April 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Bradley, IL, the 2nd of 7 children of Emory and Helen Dionne, Anne grew up in Bradley and graduated in 1948 from Bradley High School. She met Stanley Wright on a blind date, and they were married May 17th, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Soon after, they moved to Kankakee, IL, and started their family.

Anne was the organist and choir director at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee for many years. She also led the children's choir there. They lived for a few years in El Paso, TX prior to moving to Fort Collins in 1989.

In Fort Collins she was mostly retired and enjoying life, friends and family. She played the organ at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and participated for many years in the choir there.

She and Stan enjoyed socializing and dancing throughout their lives together. Even right up until a little before Stan's passing in 2002. She volunteered for 22 years, one day every week in her daughter Deb's classroom at Tavelli Elementary School. Anne enjoyed helping out with her grandkids and being involved with all her family.

Anne is survived by her five children: Deborah (and Russ) Hulting of Loveland, Tamie Wright-Riffell of Firestone, CO, Tom (and Pat) Wright of Lakeville, MN, Jackie Zanfirov (and Charley Teasley) of Mechanicsburg, Ohio and Carole (and Dale) Saindon of Wellington, CO. She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Mason of Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren, Caley Orr, Josh Dorsey, Cory Orr, Justin Zanfirov, Katie Dorsey, Jessica Gunsaulies, Ryan Zanfirov, Carlee Wright, Brian Wright, Matthew Saindon and Michael Saindon; and12 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 19th at St. Joseph Catholic Parish followed by interment at Grandview Cemetery.

Anne's family suggests that any memorial donations please be made to Pathways Hospice.