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Elma RILEY Obituary
Passed away peacefully after a short illness in her treasured Barbados. Our dear mother, a very special lady, left us on Friday, February 3, 2017, two days before her 90th birthday. Predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Riley and her beloved son Ron. Survived by her daughters Donna More (David), Janice Clinton (Don) and Colleen Bird (Brian). She will be missed by her grandchildren Abby (Stuart), Sarah, Tyler, Trina, Claire, Jordan and by her great-granddaughters Dylan and Hayden. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Margaret Rodger Memorial Presbyterian Church, 463 rue Principale, Lachute, QC. Visitation at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 70, Poppy Fund, 634 rue Lafleur, Lachute, QC J8H 1R8. Arrangements entrusted to the J.P. MacKimmie Funeral Home, 660 rue Principale, Lachute, QC.
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April 26, 2017
Caroline Beecraft
April 26, 2017
I was truly saddened to hear of Elma's passing. She was my mother, Dorothy Beecraft's first cousin and will be fondly remembered as a warm and genuine friend as well as family. I had the opportunity to get to know her better during her visit to Chilliwack and Vancouver Island in 2010 and in Lachute in 2011. I will always remember her outgoing and empathic nature and strength and intregrity in coping with life's many challenges. Also her many kind words. Sorry that I can't attend the Memorial Service May 27th but I will be thinking of Elma and her family that day.
Sincerely,
Caroline Beecraft Doyle
Frances Bertrand(Beecraft)
April 4, 2017
Elma was a very special person. Always smiling and friendly, taking time to chat with everyone she knew. Both Elma and Ken often stopped to chat with my mother Dorothy Beecraft, a cousin of hers, to laugh and remember all the good times they spent together near the "Four Corners" outside Lachute where they grew up together. Mom had nothing but good things to say about Elma. I will always remember her as a warm, sweet lady with a wonderful sense of humour. I offer my deepest sympathy to Donna, Janice and Colleen and their families. Elma will certainly be missed.
Marjorie Wilby
February 23, 2017
I had such great admiration for this wonderful lady. She was so independent, resilient and enthusiastic for life. I will miss our visits and thoughtful chats...never enough of these. My deepest sympathy to Donna, Janice, Colleen and all their families. She will be dearly missed by so many.
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February 21, 2017
We are so sorry to hear this sad news and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
We will miss our little chats with Mrs. Riley while walking around the lake. She had a true sense of community and would always stop and take the time to catch up with Bruno and I, as well as say a "special" hello to our dogs.
We will always remember Mrs. Riley's kindness and class, her beautiful face and smile and the special twinkle in her eyes.
With deepest sympathy, Susie Farago and Bruno Estebeteguy
Bill Mannard
February 20, 2017
Sincere condolences to Donna, Janice, Colleen and families. Elma was a dear lady and such an abiding presencealways so kind and goodmy respected friend since back in the day,' when Ronnie was 6 and I was 10, over half a century ago.
Carol Cleland Truesdell MacDonald
February 19, 2017
It was always good to visit with Aunt Elma, she was so interested in our lives and our families. She will be missed. Deepest sympathy to Donna, Janice, Colleen and families.
February 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to Donna, Janice & Colleen and families.
We will keep close to heart many fond memories of your mother's kindness and sweetness to all of us, and the many happy family times together. Thinking of you.
The Napp Family - Winnie, Carl, Gloria, Karen, & Lisa
Douglas MacLean
February 18, 2017
I am sure that Elma will be missed by all of her family and friends. I remember her smile and good humor. I was glad to hear that she went in a place that both she and Ken enjoyed and did not suffer a long illness.
February 18, 2017
I will miss her and our wonderful chats at the Lake this summer. So grateful to have gotten to know her so well over the last ten years. Special lady with a special family! My deepest sympathies to all of you. Jo-Ann Rowat-Lake Hughes
gisela and j.m. desmarais
February 18, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family on the loss of Elma. She is missed by so many people, including all her beach buddies in Barbados. She is an angel now.
Faye Ross
February 18, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Riley Family. Elma was one of my favorite people to meet up with.Always a bright smile and a few laughs. I will miss her.RIP Elma.....
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