In Celebration of

Elva Addie Duff (nee Hawley)

January 3, 1935 -  September 11, 2019

Elva Addie Hawley Duff, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 11, 2019 after a brave struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Sutton, Quebec. Her husband of 34 years C. Gordon Duff preceded her in death in 1993. Elva was a life long devoted teacher of literacy and language and inspired people of all ages. She was a beloved sister, mother and Nana. She will be sadly missed by her children, their spouses and grandchildren: Heather, Holly, Bruce, Alan, Lisa, Danny, Ian, Patrick, Angus, Rosemary; and by her siblings Katherine, Glenn, Doris, Joyce, Richard and beloved sister in- law, Doreen. Elva’s family would like to thank the loving staff of Trinity Care Village in Kitchener for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Parkinson’s Society or the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Canada.

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orton baker Buzz (cousin)

Entered September 13, 2019 from sutton

Sorry for your loss from all your Sutton cousins

Anne and Jean-Michel (family friend)

Entered September 13, 2019 from Oakville

Heather, Holly, Bruce and family,

Our condolences to the family - what a terrible loss to everyone who knew and loved Elva! Through her kindness and love of education, your mom had a tremendous impact on so many lives. Elva's thoughtfulness, wisdom, courage and grace will be missed by the Vuongs and Lorrains.

With lots of love, Anne and family

Julie Williams-LeRoy and Heather Williams-Thompson (Family friend)

Entered September 14, 2019 from Lethbridge, AB and Ingleside, ON

So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a great friend to our mother Carole since their days at teacher’s college. Our sympathies to the family.

Lloyd de Vere Hunt (Nephew and family)

Entered September 15, 2019 from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

To Heather, Holly and Bruce and children. Our deepest concern and prayer for you all at this time from Janice, Samuel, Megan, Gaby and Robbie and myself. One marvels at the way both blood and friendship brings our families together.

I will always remember your mother's special interview style of conversation, never a question for which a yes or no answer might suffice - as she was very good at getting the story...and telling a story on the other hand. Stories are the glue that make an otherwise haphazard and random world have meaning and purpose.

Also was touched at her very early interest in the ESL program perhaps as a forerunner for our own experience with Colombians, Chileans and France/Belgium French speakers.

Sorry that we cannot be with you tomorrow as the personal and professional elements in our recovery have forced some unanticipated rescheduling - but somehow we hope to bridge our "sea to shining sea" Canadian existence for a visit some time in the future.

God bless you all

Love
LL

Susan Peters (Family Friend)

Entered September 16, 2019 from Kingston

Heather, Holly, Bruce and Family,
Sincere Condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I have fond memories of the Duff dining room and meals together. Our (Holly and mine) high school musical exploits were always met with enthusiasm and she was a keen listener and supporter. Mrs. Duff's knowledge of English literature was an inspiration for me and opened my horizons to reading.
Thinking of you all today.
Love,
Susan

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