Winston McELROY Obituary
September 1933 - July 2015
Passed peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Loving husband of 50 years to Edith (Russett). Loving and caring father of Sheila (Yvon), Kathleen, Douglas (Lana) and Christine (Gary). Special Poppy to David, Joshua, Kaylee, Kyle, Sierra, Kaitlyn. Survived by his dear brother Mervin (Norma) and niece Bev (Chris). Predeceased by his parents Ivan McElroy and Gladys Colbert, niece Cindy and nephew Ronnie. Was loved by many and will be forever missed. Special thanks to his nurse Melanie Séguin and Dr. Marc Lapointe. The family will receive condolences at the COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L'OUTAOUAIS, situated at 1369, La Vérendrye O. Blvd, in Gatineau, on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday, July 20, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow at 10 a.m. at the same location. For those who wish to do so, donations to the CLSC Gatineau would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made via www.cfo.coop. For more information: 819-568-2425 Fax: 819-568-2426 [email protected].
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Louise Power
July 27, 2015
To our neighbours the McElroy's, our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences
Marc Larose and Louise Power
Randy Richards
July 19, 2015
Wow....I met this guy on August 15, 1983. Edith, Winston and the kids held a 16th birthday party for my brother Jason. They supplied all the pizza and pop for about 10 of us. It was an awesome day and the beginning of an incredible admiration for 2 of the most down-to-earth and generous people I have ever met.
The farm was (and still is) a welcome escape to paradise. From all the talks and laughs in the kitchen, haying in the summer, preparing the barn for the winter, calving in the spring, planting straw and then back to haying. And then of course there is the garage where all the action happened! From tearing things apart and putting things together and making them work to the crazy stories and consumption of certain liquids. It was all about learning new things and showing people how. He was a mentor by nature.
I remember one day we were going to the "Frigo" store and somehow ended up at "Billy's" just down the road. (ok, so maybe it happened more than once). Winston introduced me to a few memorable characters there. All old time Templeton farmers with a sense of humour. I don't ever remember leaving without Winston offering to help someone with one thing or another.
He was a true neighbour no matter how far away a person lived. We used to go over to Jimmy MaGlashin's place and make sure the grass was cut in the summer and check on his coal supply for heating, in the winter. Winston also did house calls on people who where poor in health and if they needed anything, it was delivered that day by him. I remember we would often drop in on Reggie Murphy who himself, was a great guy. Winston made sure he took care of Reggie's haying and well-being.
And then there were the days of Campfortune. Doug worked there with a bunch of us. Winston drove whoever needed a ride after school and would pick us up and drop us off wherever we had to go, at 11;00 at night about 3-4 times a week. And I never remember a time when he wouldn't ask me, "Are ya coming to the farm tonight Randy"? Many times I would go and as soon as we arrived, like 11:30pm, Edith would have started making a mid-night snack of bacon and eggs and toast for us. It was so good. So good in fact, I moved in!!
One really neat memory I have of Winnie is that he played the fiddle and guitar. One time he and I where going "up the line" to help a friend of his with a water pump or something. We got there any they did the work. When done, we had a refreshment and they were talking about fiddling. Winston mentioned for them to bring out their instruments. 2 guys brought out a fiddle and guitar. The 3 of them sat and talked and passed the instruments around playing a short tune here and there. Then Winston on the fiddle and one of the men on guitar, they started playing a tune and the other man got up and step danced. I had never seem anything like it. I also remember sitting in the kitchen at the farm and Winston pulling out his fiddle. It didn't happen often, but when it did, boy could that man play.
Winston was one of the greatest men I have ever met. I feel privileged to have known him. Thanks for helping me out in life buddy! And you as well Edith, Sheila, Kathy, Doug and Christine.
Kim Ford
July 19, 2015
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Winston McElroy was a hard working family man who made a loving home and raised kind, considerate children. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Diane Penney
July 19, 2015
Edith,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. May the many happy memories you've made over 50 years help ease the pain you're feeling.
Sincerely,
Diane & George Penney
Kinburn, ON
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Kathleen McElroy
July 19, 2015
Dad,
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And the days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
we often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
We have your in our heart.
xox your daughter Kathleen and grandson David
Robert Draper
July 18, 2015
Robert Draper&family..God bless
July 18, 2015
Deepest sympathy on the loss of Winston. I remember when he played his fiddle and hung around with my brothers. Memories last forever.
Fred & Gwen Casey (Wyman)
Margaret C. Carey
July 18, 2015
To the Winston McElroy Family. I just heard about the passing of Winston. He had a lot of friends and family. You have my deepest condolences.
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