ELSIE AUDRY RIVA

1919 - 2020

BORN

1919

DIED

2020

ELSIE RIVA Obituary

RIVA, ELSIE AUDRY (nee TEMPLE) May 22, 1919-August 1, 2020 Born in Tara, ON, the fourth of five daughters, to John and Annie Temple (nee Blythe). A longtime resident of Mississauga, ON, she died peacefully in Kingston, ON, in the exceptional care of Fairmount Home. Elsie was the beloved wife of the late James Leslie Riva, and loving mother to Beth (Jim Leake), Carolyn (Lorie Jarvis) and Jim (Jennifer Barr). Cherished grandmother to Allison Leake, Michelle Leake (Eirik Rutherford), Mark Jarvis (Becky Scott), Nicole Jarvis (Chris Sandford), Amy Riva (Craig Mann), Michael Riva (Isabelle Makahoniuk), Dawn Hoogeveen (Jason Schneider), Adam Hoogeveen (Kirsten Ovstaas), and Julia Hoogeveen (Seamus Quinn). Precious GG to Sydney, Matti, Finn, Josephine, Laine, Rylee, Logan, Mason, Noelle, Qayin, Aya, Kazak, Jacob, Taylor, Charlotte and Fiona. A celebration of her life is postponed due to COVID-19. Donations in Elsie's memory would be appreciated by Sydenham Street United Church (82 Sydenham St., Kingston, ON, K7L 3H4), Cooksville United Church (2500 Mimosa Row, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1P7) or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Toronto Star on Aug. 8, 2020.

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Katherine Livingstone

September 20, 2020

Dear Beth, Carolyn and Jim and families

It has been many, many years since I last saw your mom but my memories of her and your family have always remained strong.
As a teenager I remember many wonderful meals at your home, time at the cottage on Dalhousie lake and just generally being treated as part of the family. Coming back to Mississauga as a adult I remember sitting with your mom in church when I infrequently found myself at Cooksville United. She always greeted me warmly and asked about me and my family.
How wonderful for you all that you had the gift of her long life. I hope your memories have given you comfort these last few weeks.
Warmest regards,
Katherine (Kathy) Livingstone

August 11, 2020

My name is Helen Grime (nee Eatock) . Although I now live in Kingston, I read the Toronto Star and saw the notice about Elsie in the Star. I remember her well and visiting with you family when we we’re young . My mom Marion and Dad , Stanley ( both now passed away ) , valued their friendship with you Mom and Dad . Mom spoke of you mother often with affection and I remember your mother as warm , welcoming and caring. What a coincidence in life that I should find out she was here in Kingston . My sympathies to your family . I am sure she will be greatly missed .. Helen
Grime

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