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ELAINE SAUNDERS Obituary

ELAINE L. SAUNDERS (nee DESTREE) Longtime Employee of CBC Suddenly at her home on Sunday, December 27, 2015, age 76. Wife of the late Walter Saunders. Dear mother of Christopher (Margaret) and Michael. Loving grandmother of Sian, Cole, Brendan and Paige. Sister of Cecile Brandon (Wayne) and Bill Destree. Elaine began her TV career in Winnipeg in 1953. She has the distinction of being the longest serving woman in television in Canada. Friends will be received at the DIXON- GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Rd.), Markham, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Justin Martyr Church, 3898 Highway 7, Unionville, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Christ the King Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or Markham Stouffville Hospital.

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 29, 2015.

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Gerard Bueche

March 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family. Will retain wonderful
Memories of Elaine at CBC.
Gerard Bueche

May 3, 2016

hi elaine you always were a wonderful lady, full of spunk, ill never forget you
glenys/ friends.....

Marla DiGiacomo

January 5, 2016

Sincere condolences for your loss.

Elaine was a bright light. We worked together for many years at CBC and most recently at CTV - where she brightened the make room with her irrepressible spirit.

Elaine and Tom DiGiacomo, my cousin, were great friends and long time colleagues, working together many years in the hair/makeup department at CBC. She was a dear and loyal friend to Tom, and was there, by his side right to the end.
I know they are up there together now, laughing and looking back on the rich lives they lived.

May Elaine rest in peace.

Marla DiGiacomo

Marilyn Byers

December 31, 2015

Prayers to you Chris and family. I will miss Elaine she was a friend for many years. Elaine had so much to be shared and will be missed, RIP.

Anne Brodie

December 31, 2015

Elaine was such a lovely and spirited woman who always brightened a room. Funny, smart, observant and a joy to be around. My deepest condolences.

Sheelagh Strang

December 30, 2015

My sincerest sympathy for your family's loss. My memories of Elaine at CBC Design are of a woman full of good humor & a great sense of fun. What a long and fulfilling career

Sheelagh Strang

December 30, 2015

My sincerest sympathy for your loss. My memories of Elaine at CBC Design are of a woman full of life, good humour & a tremendous sense of fun. What an incredibly long & fulfilling career

Hilda White

December 30, 2015

My sincere sympathies to Elaine's family.
May she rest in peace

Carole Whiteside

December 30, 2015

Chris and Michael - was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. We had lots of fun together when I was working for your Dad and during one of her monster makeup shows. Really liked her kindness and sense of humor. My deepest condolences.
Carole

Mike Duffy

December 30, 2015

Heather and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Elaine's sudden passing. She was a brilliant make-up artist and a warm and caring person. Our sincere condolences to her family.

Jeff Stamp

December 30, 2015

Elaine and I bonded during my time at CTV Toronto 8 years ago and we were fast friends ever since. I will miss our weekly chats, your laugh and your beautiful spirit. I will always be your 'Jeffybug.' I love you, Mommacita.

Gerard Bueche

December 29, 2015

My deepest condoleances to the family. I have found memories of Elaine.

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