Elaine Kruse

Elaine Kruse

Elaine Kruse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2008.
KRUSE, Elaine Passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, on Friday, April 11, 2008. Cherished daughter of Dawn and Bill Kruse. Beloved wife of Andre Lepage. Loving sister of Ann Pate (Howard) and Guy Kruse (Jean). Dear aunt of Jason Pate (Laura), Lesley Pate, Cade Kruse, Dannon Kruse and great aunt of Matthew. She will sadly be missed by her aunt Isabel Mitchell, as well by many friends. Memorial Funeral will be held at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd., Orleans, on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. Donations in memory of Elaine may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation 613-247-3527. Condolences and donations may be made at: www.heritagefh.ca . Heritage Funeral Home will plant a tree in memory of Elaine in Memory Woods. "A tree grows -memories live." HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME 613- 830-2305

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December 25, 2008

When things like this happen close to home, it makes you realize how little time any of us really has. Time, our most precious currency, is the most valuable thing we humans can spend". Elaine was our east, west, south & north for those who knew her. I hope her love for life and music will carry on within all of us who were blessed to know her.

Jan Robson

December 24, 2008

I was a student of Elaine Kruse in the 70's when she was teaching at the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto). Having her in my life was the most enriching period for me musically and personally. She challenged you into areas that you didn't think you would do well in, but she was right every single time and the end result was magic. She was beautiful inside as well as the outside. I will always keep Elaine's memory alive for as long as I live. My condolences to her husband and her family during this difficult time.

Sharon Manouchehri

April 17, 2008

Our family knew Elaine through her involvement in the music community. Her vibrant presence, spectacular smile and musical talent will be missed. We are so sorry for this loss.

David Cuthbertson

April 17, 2008

I had the honour to have the woman whom we all called "beautiful Elaine" as my guest at our Victoria College formal almost 40 years ago. She was charming, musical and - yes - beautiful then, as she remained and will remain for those of us who knew her.

Joan Fletcher

April 16, 2008

Ann & Family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Joan & Ted Fletcher

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