Parcourez la nécrologie de Elaine Mary Harris 1943 2024 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
It is with profound
sadness that we announce the sudden unexpected passing of Elaine Mary
Harris on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre.
Elaine was predeceased
by her husband Oscar; beloved son, Paul and sister,
Laura. She leaves behind her daughter, Claudette; son, Joe;
stepdaughter, Cindy; 7 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; brother, Noel; sister-in-law, Kathy; sister,
Nelida «Nel»; along with countless nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Elaine was born in
Springhill but spent the majority of her childhood in the backwoods of
New Brunswick. She was the second of four children of Elie and
Margaret Boucher (predeceased).
The family came from
very modest means, however love, and a loyalty to each other as well
as extended family was always in the forefront and was something that
never wavered. She often spoke about her childhood, never
dwelling on the difficult times but remembering the happy times spent
together instead. She looked forward to annual trips with her brother,
Noel and sister, Nel to New Brunswick, visiting the places they fondly
remembered as children.
One of her nicknames
in the family was ‘Bloon’, no one seems to know
where it came from or why it came to be. The other not as well-known
was ‘Pie Plate’. That loving nickname came about
from the fact that she played the pie plate when singing with Oscar at
kitchen parties. The family in the early years often had kitchen
parties where everyone participated in one way or another. Elaine
became very good at harmonizing which is not a surprise as she
preferred to play a supportive role in most things throughout her
life.
At 16, she worked at
the convent in Buctouche, New Brunswick, something she spoke about
enjoying a great deal. At 17, she married and moved to Montreal. Three
years later they moved to Toronto. One of her fondest jobs in Toronto
was as an elevator operator at the Royal York. She met countless
celebrities. Jerry Lewis stuck out for her because he sat on her stool
patting his knee asking her to sit on his lap. When asked if she did,
her response was, «Of course not! I just blushed and wanted him
off my stool.»
In 1986 they moved to
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and in 2011 her and Oscar officially retired and
moved to Masstown. She loved sunsets, birds, flowers and the stars at
night. She also enjoyed Coronation Street, making certain she was
sitting comfortably before it started. In the summer she could be
found on her porch swing. When asked what she was doing her response
was, «Just a thinkin’ and watching the clouds go
by.»
The highlight of her
day by far was having a video call from her great-grandchildren.
Though they were separated by miles, she left a lasting impression and
countless significant memories for them to hold on
to.
Elaine was, kind,
loving, gentle, loyal, hardworking, honest and above all humble. She
believed in treating others as she herself wanted to be treated. She
also felt that if you didn’t have anything kind to say you
didn’t say anything at all. As a result of the way she lived
her life not one person can be found to say a negative thing about
her. To quote a member of the family, «She was a
sweetheart.» To put it simply, she was a good person. What a
magnificent legacy to leave behind for her
family.
Elaine would be
overwhelmed with what people thought of her, her humble heart would
not be able to process it all. She left a void in hearts that loved
her and will be missed immensely.
No beauty shines
brighter than a good heart, on November 11, 2024 the world
got a little dimmer.
For the many that come
from afar there will be a Celebration of Elaine’s Life in
the first week of July, details will follow. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street,
Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared
at:www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1943 2024
Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia
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nécrologie Elaine Mary Harris 1943 2024
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