Mrs. Elaine Mary Cuddy Poersch

November 30, 1924-April 22, 2013

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Mary Poersch (nee Cuddy) on April 22, 2013.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband Wilfred Edward Poersch, her parents Alfred and Dorothy (Johnson) Cuddy, her brother Keith Cuddy, sister-in-law Lorna Broughton and brothers-in-law Wally Broughton and Alden Slawson.

She is survived by her daughters Valerie Nuytten, Cyndy (Wayne) Gibson, and Brenda Poersch, grandchildren Erin (Matt) Bueckert, Heather (Kevin) Barske, Tom (Mandy) Nuytten, Breanna (Tommy) & Aubrey(Garret) Gibson, and Jillian Poersch, great-grandchildren Kayleigh & Meagan Bueckert, Claire & Logan Barske. She is also survived by her brother Ted (Margaret) Cuddy, and her sisters-in-law Isobel Cuddy and Geri Slawson.

Elaine grew up in Sanford, MB where she enjoyed a good life on her family’s farm. She obtained her degrees at the University of Manitoba in Home Economics and Education. She taught at Isaac Brock School until her marriage to Bill in 1950, whereupon she went down east to live as an “air-force wife”. While Bill was in the Air Force they were stationed in southern Ontario and Quebec where Valerie was born. They returned to Sanford, MB where Cyndy was born, then moved to Winnipeg before pursuing a short-lived adventure in Thunder Bay, finally returning to Winnipeg in 1960 and settling into their house where Brenda was born and where Elaine remained until her death.

Elaine returned to teaching first at J.B. Mitchell School and finally at Churchill High School until her retirement in 1987. In her retirement, Elaine enjoyed entertaining, going to the lake, as well as road trips with Bill.

Following Bill’s sudden passing in 1992, Elaine reconnected with life-long friend John Enns. Together they had a busy social life attending dinner theatres, Rainbow Stage, Wartime Pilots & Observers functions, as well as regular movie nights with all their friends. Their time together included travel to England, Ireland, Scotland and Mexico, which she enjoyed immensely.

Elaine came to know her neighbours through canvassing for many charitable organizations. She continued to deliver Meals on Wheels with John into her eighties. She was bowling in a league up until her last healthy day on earth. Elaine remained vibrant and vital until the end.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday April 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Winnipeg MB. R3T 5Y4

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St. Winnipeg MB. R3L 0K6, or a charity of choice.