MCKELVIE, Eleanor
1937 – 2022
Eleanor June McKelvie (nee: Scott) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Eleanor June McKelvie. Eleanor passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Temiskaming Hospital on May 2nd at the age of 84yrs.
Eleanor was born in New Liskeard on May 10th, 1937, to Tom and Violet Scott.
Educated in New Liskeard, she married James P McKelvie on May 4th, 1957.
Along with being a homemaker, Eleanor held a variety of jobs over the years. From secretarial to business entrepreneur to working at the Highway Book Store in her later years.
She enjoyed the quiet country life, her horses and dogs, flower gardens, berry picking and preserving, card games and reading.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters Heather Dinel (late Doug), Beth Plaunt (Doug) and Bonnie Tickner (Herbie). Eleanor is survived by her siblings Jim (Linda) Scott, Janet Gore (late Lorne) and Susan Scott (Bernie).
Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Darren (Sam), Shawn (Shannon) Dinel, Ritchie, Tyler (Natasha) Plaunt, Johnathan and CarrieTickner. Her great grandchildren Gabrielle, McKenzie, Bailey, Olive, Keegan, Brooke and Nathan. Remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband James P McKelvie, parents Tom and Violet Scott and siblings Ena Carleton, Bill Scott, Lois Pedersen and Nancy Peddie, son-in-law Doug Dinel.
Funeral services will be conducted May 24th, at Hillview United Church by Janet Gore. Viewing will commence at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am with internment to follow.
Memorial donations in memory of Eleanor may be made to Ronald McDonald House, local food banks or a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of MCKELVIE Eleanor 1937 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: New Liskeard, Province: Ontario