Elsie passed away peacefully after living a full life of 96 years which included being a wife, mom, grandmom
and great grandmom in addition to a career as a teacher which she enjoyed immensely.

Born in Calgary, Alberta on January 30, 1929, daughter of Anton and Erna Vana and sister to Mimi.

Beloved wife of late husband Stephen for 45 years and mother to Stephen (Carolyn) Ed (Sandy) and Len (Maida). Proud grandmother to Jennifer, Jamie, Lisa, Jon, Michael, Adam, Justin and Amanda, and great-
grandmother to Avery, Caleb, Jack, Henry, Austin and Grant.

Elsie had a successful career as a teacher for over 30 years, primarily at St. Gregory’s Catholic Elementary
School in Etobicoke in addition to raising her three sons and participating in local community events.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing team staff (Jovan, Genalyn, Melinda and Sherri)
at the Delmanor Retirement Home in Etobicoke who provided Elsie with a significant amount of
compassionate care and support over the past few months.

Friends and family may call at the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street (Hwy. 10 North of
the QEW) on Monday January 20 th from 2-4:00 pm and 7-9:00 pm. A “Celebration of Elsie’s Life” will be held in the chapel on Tuesday January 21 st at 11:00 am, reception following the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation be made to the Credit Valley Hospital or Dorothy Ley Hospice.