The death of Anne Elizabeth Preston of Sussex occurred on April 30, 2003. Born in Bridgewater, NS she was the daughter of the late Harold and Carrie (Wolfe) Boomer and wife of the late David Preston. She is survived by her daughters; Beth Hourihan (Kevin D.) of Sussex and Kerry Lynn Armstrong (Rodney) of Apohaqui, son John (Roxanne) Preston of Norton, her grandchildren; Thomas, Jonathan, Kevin, David, Cassie and Christopher and her sister Joan Boomer of Sussex. In addition to her husband and parents Anne was predeceased by a brother Norman. Anne started work at the Town of Sussex Office as Secretary of Accounts Payable on October 6, 1976 and was there for almost 27 years. She was an avid quilter, knitter and crafter. She loved having her grandchildren with her and spending time, in the summer, at St. Martins. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral will be held on Friday May 2, 2003 at Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex at 11:00 AM. Reverend David Barrett will officiate. Interment will be in Kirk Hill Cemetery, Sussex. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.