Esther Henrietta Elias
It is with profound sadness that the Elias family announces the loss of Esther Henrietta (Turner) Elias on April 3, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances with her loving family by her side.
Esther was born November 27, 1928 to William and Anna Turner, Esther married Archie Elias on Sept 25, 1948.
She was dearly loved and survived by her children, Mary Evans, Bernice (Hector) Gaune, Jean Elias, Alma (Gerry) Stratton, Roy Elias, Jim (Connie) Elias, Susan (Joe) McFayden, Mark (Clara) Elias, Mike (Angie) Elias, as well as 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Hazel Elias, Edward (Faye) Turner, Leroy (Janette) Turner and Grace Stang.
When we smell fresh baked bread, it will always bring back memories of Grandma. Her house was always a welcoming meeting place where the coffee was always on. Grandma always had a meal on the table and everyone was welcome, whether you were a relation, a neighbour or a stranger come friend. Grandma leaves a legacy of generosity that will continue on for generations to come.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Archie (1996), her children John (Monica) and infant daughter Margaret and son-in-law Orville Evans, her brother-in-law’s Earl and Ed Elias and George Stang and sister-in-law Lillian Turner.
Funeral service will take place on Monday April 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Stratton Community Hall, Stratton, ON with visitation at 12:00 pm, with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating. Luncheon to follow at the hall. Interment will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, North Branch, ON at a later date. Pall Bearers will be Dwayne Evans, Tony Elias, Brent Elias, Colin Angus, Shawn Leahey and Allan Elias.
If desired memorial donations can be made in Esther’s memory to the Riverside Foundation (Palliative Care Room),c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0.