CUMMINGS, Charlotte Anne

CUMMINGS, Charlotte Anne
February 12, 1953 – November 2, 2016

Charlotte Cummings of Strathmore, Alberta, passed away at the Agape Hospice in Calgary on November 2, 2016 at the age of 63 years. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Phyllis Cummings and her nephew Jay Cummings all of Wetaskiwin AB. She is survived by her sisters Wendy (Colin) Macleod, Janet (Marcel) Proskow, her brothers John (Linda) Cummings and Jim (Roslyn) Cummings as well as her niece and nephews. Charlotte was devoted to young people through her art and drama teaching career at the Strathmore High School. She was an active member of her community, being involved with the Strathmore Theatre Players, the Lions Club and the planning of the Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. Charlotte was an accomplished artist, sculptor, and potter as well as an avid orchid grower, gardener, and animal lover. Her outgoing personality and friendly smile will be greatly missed by her friends and family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Zapeda and Dr. Fanning as well as Charlotte’s many caregivers at the Foothills Medical Centre, Tom Baker Care Centre and Agape Hospice. If friends so desire, donations may be made directly to Strathmore High School for a scholarship in Charlotte’s name for the Visual and Performing Arts (cheques to be made out to Strathmore High School and please mention the Charlotte Cummings Scholarship Fund on the memo of any donation cheque). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Strathmore United Church (410-4th Street, Strathmore AB) at 2:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit Charlotte’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.