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Submitted by masterfunerald… on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 11:29:AM

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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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 01:40:PM

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Christine Pickup

Dear Cliff, Rachel and Siobhain,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Though I knew Elanore only briefly in person, I knew her well in character.
She was a wonderful, caring, funny lady.
She will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 03:59:PM

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Chrissy Michaud

My condolences Cliff, Rachel and Siobhan. I was so sorry to hear of Elanore’s passing from my mom (Phyllis). Can’t help but remember all the times I saw you both at the Arms with mom and Bob and Helen and Al. She was a beautiful lady and always happy. Thinking of you all and sending my heartfelt condolences.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:35:PM

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Rosann and Svend Kristensen

Sincere condolences to Cliff and Family. Elanore was a classy fun loving lady. We think of the good times at the Blackburn Arms. She is now smiling down at us with our Creator.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 09:32:AM

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Graham McCawley

Elanore,
The many miles which for many years kept us apart could never diminish the love we feel for you. Mum and Dad adore you and treasure the times you rang them just to chat and share stories and news. You could always lift their spirits. Rest in peace beautiful lady.

Bill and Betty
Janet and Paul
Graham and Jill

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 06:07:PM

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David & Madeleine Bowyer

Our condolences and thoughts to Rachel, Siobhan, and Cliff. Elanore could be so charming, witty, and hysterically funny. I remember us playing trivial pursuit in the early 1990s. I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!
Love M & D

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:30:PM

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Sean and Anna May O’Carroll. Ottawa

We have only recently heard the sad news of Elanore’s passing
Our Sympathies go out to Cliff Rachel and Siobhan So sorry for your loss.
May Elanore Rest In Peace.

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