It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on 8 January, 2022, of our beloved Elanore.
Wife and best friend of Cliff for almost 52 years, adored Mother of Rachel and Siobhain (Steve). and adoring Nana to Andrew and Emily Garcia in Miami.
Elanore was born in the City of Cork in Ireland, to the late Eileen (O'Donohue) and James Fitzgerald. In Cork she leaves loving sisters Cornelia (John), Joyce (Joe), brother Harvey (Mary), as well as several nephews and nieces, including Karen (Paul) her much loved goddaughter. Her sister Jeanette predeceased her.
Elanore left Cork for England in her early twenties working as a teacher, there she met Cliff and they married in 1970, and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, where daughter Rachel was born. Elanore worked in library services at the University of Edinburgh. After almost five wonderful and very happy years in Scotland, the now family of three moved to Ottawa, Canada. Elanore threw herself into the excitement of discovering a new country and a new culture. In 1976 a second daughter, Siobhain, was born. Elanore worked as a teacher, manager of an Aquascutum store, and a stay-home mum.
Elanore was a very attractive, elegant, sparkling and fun loving woman. She was warm and caring, and had great empathy for others. She brought joy and laughter to those who knew her. She will be sorely missed.
It was Elanore's wish that there be no funeral or formal service, of any kind. So half of her ashes will be interred, in a small private ceremony, at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, and half in Cork, Ireland. During the summer a celebration of her life will be held.
As there will be no funeral, we ask that you do not send flowers. Those who wish can make a donation in her memory to either The Ottawa Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The family of Elanore would like to thank the following for the excellent care she received: Our very special thanks to Dr Jennifer Brodeur from Bytown Palliative Medicine, for managing Elanore’s final weeks so carefully and with such compassion, as well as the sympathetic support given to the family; Bayshore Homecare Solutions supplied excellent nursing care, especially Heather Booth, as well as night nurses Aroma, Allison, and Beatrice. Several much appreciated personal support workers were also supplied by Bayshore; from the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Floor 6 West, we would especially like to thank Dr. Reena Goindi for her considered and compassionate care, as well as the several nurses who looked after Elanore; finally, we must thank Dr. Katherine McFarland who was Elanore’s G.P. for many years, and was instrumental in enabling the services and expertise needed to identify the true nature of her illness. To all, our sincere thanks.
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Carol Holt
Heather Mieske
I will always have fond memories of Elanore. She looked after me when I was little. I still have fond memories of the walks we used to take and all the things we would see on our walks together. My family sends their condolences.
Sandra Smith
Dear Cliff, Siobhain, Rachel and family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. Eleanore was a lovely, gentle soul who knew how to light up a room with her beautiful energy. She always offered thoughtful advice through kind and compassionate words. I am so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks to hear this news. My thoughts a prayers are with all of you as you grieve.
Marian and Michael Duggan
Sending love from cork x
Peter and Debbie Staniszewski
Cliff, Rachel, Siobhan, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Elanore had such a sparkling, elegant and compassionate personality. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Brian & Majella
Rest in Peace Auntie Elanore xx
Alissa Maclean
My condolences to Siobhan and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys while you go through this difficult time.
Kevin
Rest in peace Eleanore.
We had a great laugh last time i was over to see you.
Sinead O’Shea
This is a beautiful and touching obituary. My mom (Elanore’s sister Joyce) and the rest of her family in Ireland will miss her terribly and feel her huge loss although from so far away. Deepest condolences to Cliff, Siobhan, Rachel and families. Best wishes, Sinead O’Shea
Angela and David Coughlan
Our deepest condolences to Cliff, Rachel, Siobhan and family on the passing of Eleanor. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May she Rest in Peace .
Good bye Ellie x