Elsie Margaret Haines

While serving in the British Air Force during World War II Elsie met and wed Kenneth Haines during his tour with the Canadian Armed Forces overseas. After the war Elsie, as a war bride, and her first born boarded a ship headed for their new home in Canada. After a short stay in Emo, ON the family moved to Fort Frances. Elsie raised seven children, all of whom are left to mourn.

Four daughters, Sylvia (Frank, deceased) Clifford of Saint John, New Brunswick, Darlene (Louis) Byma and Barbara (Robert) Everett of Fort Frances, Diane (Walter) Dolph of Moose Jaw, Sask; three sons David (Jo-Anne) and Gerald (Marion) of Kenora, ON and Kenneth (Alana) of Kamloops, BC. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Elsie was predeceased by her husband Kenneth on July 9, 1993; son-in-law Frank Clifford; daughter-in-law Thelma Haines and granddaughter Casey Haines.

Elsie was a ‘stay at home Mom’. She liked to sew, was a great cook, butter tarts were her specialty. Elsie loved to play Bingo and the slot machines at the casino. She also enjoyed fishing.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances, ON with Father Wayne McIntosh officiating.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Rainycrest Home for the Aged Activation Department, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3T2.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com