Jill Elliott

Jill was a true supporter and mentor throughout my involvement as a volunteer and Instructor´s Assistant with the Ottawa St. YWCA from 1981 to 1988. She was also a wonderful and dear friend to me over the years, and I will always have very fond memories of our phone chats and our in-person visits whenever I would travel to Hamilton to spend time with Family. I will miss her.

My condolences to the family for the loss of such a great and influential lady. Jill was an inspirational woman who made a positive impact on the lives of so many. Her guidance put me on my path to becoming a teacher. I´m glad that I had the chance to convey this sentiment to her directly at her retirement celebration at the Ottawa St YWCA. May she now rest in peace.

I was five when the pool opened in Caledonia. I was barely taller than the water in the shallow end, but I could swim! Spent a great deal of time at the pool over many summers. Distinctly remember the following incident: Jill was off duty, chatting with a friend poolside. Seeing one swimmer in trouble in the deep end, I came up to her and said "excuse me" and pointed. Jill followed my pointing finger and immediately dove in, then hauled the little girl on deck. A minor incident, but...

My condolences to the family. A true celebration of life. I volunteered and worked at the Ottawa Street Y through the 1970's and Jill was a true friend and mentor.

Like a second mom to me. Like many others, I would not be the person I am today without Jill'S guidance. Tricia (her niece) and I will miss her !