Elinor Lee McClare
1953-2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our
sister, Elinor Lee McClare, of Saint John NB, on November
25, 2018 at the age of 65. She was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on
April 6, 1953 to the late Thomas Annis McClare and Clara
Mary (Blois) McClare formerly of Hillsvale, NS.
Elinor is survived by her sister, Lois Dewar (Wray) and
brothers, James (Uharda) of Fredericton, Charles (Joan) of Espanola,
ON and Ernest (Shirley) of Nanaimo BC; special nieces and nephews,
Carmen Dewar-Miller, Mary Dewar-Ducarme and David Dewar, Ted and
Richard McClare, Scott and Jennifer McClare; great-nieces and
great-nephews, Jillian and Max Miller, Marina, Cohen and Desmond
McClare, Kaine, Ayla and Rhett McClare; Stella, Lucy and Mallory
Ducarme; Jack and Anna Dewar as well as many cousins. She was
predeceased by niece, Mabel Mae.
After graduating from Acadia University with her Bachelor of
Computer Science Degree in 1980, Elinor moved to Saint John. She was
employed with Bell Aliant at the time of her passing with a planned
retirement in April. She was an active member of RiverCross Church in
Saint John, having served in various capacities as Deacon, WMS
President and working with outreach programs for children. Her special
love was singing in her church choir. She travelled extensively and
was involved in Mission Trips to both Bolivia and Czechoslovakia
through Canadian Baptists Missions (CBM). Elinor also enjoyed family
gatherings, live theatre, figure skating, reading and board games. At
Christmas we all looked forward to the unique gifts she had chosen for
each of us.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visitation on Monday,
December 3, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service celebrating
Elinor’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 2
PM in Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at
a later date in South Rawdon, NS. Donations in memory of Elinor can be
made to RiverCross Church or a charity of the donor’s
choice. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family by visiting
Brenan’s Funeral Home at www.BrenansFH.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Elinor Lee McClare 19532018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
