In Celebration of

Marjorie Christine Eldred (nee Kidd)

May 30, 1931 -  May 10, 2018

Born May 30, 1931 in Galt, Ontario; died May 10, 2018 in Oakville, Ontario. Survived by her sister-in-law, Joan (Walt) Ferguson of Guelph, Ontario; her sister-in-law Kathy (Steve) Eadie of Oakville, Ontario; her sister-in-law Catherine Patterson-Kidd of Ottawa, Ontario; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father Andrew Kidd of Clydebank, Scotland, her mother Bessie Kidd (nee Blain) of Branchton, Ontario and he brother Colonel Donald Andrew Kidd of Galt, Ontario. She was also predeceased by her husband, Gerry Eldred; by her son Peter and her infant son Andrew. Marjorie was a lifetime champion and supporter of the arts in Canada. She was a teacher by profession and included teaching stints at the National Ballet School on her resume. She will be sadly missed by many famous and artistic Canadians who came under her guidance early in their careers. She will also be sadly missed by her newfound friends at Amica on Bronte Road in Oakville. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Neweduk-Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas St., W. Mississauga (just east of Erin Mills Pkwy) on Wednesday May 16, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. A small, private family service will be held in Breslau, Ontario followed by interment at Memory Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your charity of choice would be welcome. Online condolences may be sent through www.turnerporter.ca

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Joan & Walter Ferguson (Sister & Brother in-law)

Entered May 12, 2018 from guelph on

Marjorie was a wonderful person, loved by all who new her.

Carolyn Gossage (Longtime friend & colleague at the National Ballet Schhol)

Entered May 12, 2018 from Toronto

Marjorie ‘s devotion to her Grade Five pupils at the NBS remains legendary.... as does her kindness and her sense of humour.Her passing will be deeply mourned by all who knew her: R.I.P. Marjorie!

Megan 

Entered May 13, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).

Joan Graham (acquaintance at Amica)

Entered May 13, 2018 from Oakville

Marjorie was gracious, bright and oh so funny. I enjoyed talking with her over a coffee in the pub. She will be missed. Joan Graham

Rosemarie & Jim Murphy (Acquaintance)

Entered May 14, 2018 from STONEBROOK Condomium Mississauga, Ont.

We enjoyed Marjorie's company at coffee Monday mornings while she lived at Stonebrook.
Always smiling, and very interesting to converse with.
She will be sadly missed.
Lovely Lady

Rosemarie & Jim Murphy

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