Passed peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario, on April 8, 2026, in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Eric Adair and loving mother of Janice Alderdice (Keith). Predeceased by her brother, Irwin Brown, and her sisters, Mildred Butcher, Fay Stonehouse, and Arlie Toms. Cherished grandmother of Jim Newell and Jeremy Newell, and great-grandmother of Dean Newell. She will be fondly remembered as a special aunt to Sandra Jackson and her family, as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Elsie was an elementary school teacher and, together with Eric, enjoyed their time at their winter home in Florida and their summer home on Georgian Bay.
A private service for close family and friends will be held at Schomberg Union Cemetery this spring.
In memory of Elsie, donations may be made to the OSPCA. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
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Service
Private Family Interment
Patricia Shea says
Mrs. Adair was my grade 4,5 and 6 teacher at George Street Public School in Aurora. I have very fond memories of her and have often thought about her over the years. She was an amazing teacher. I was a very shy child and she was instrumental in bringing me out of my shell. I loved her. Condolences to all who loved her. May she rest in paradise
Linda (Cooper) Matson says
Our sincere condolences to all the family.Have many fond memories of Mom’s teaching at the North School
Anne Matson-Archibald says
She was my elementary school teacher at S.S.#4 North School, Tecumseth
She was also my piano teacher for a few years. Condolences to her family.
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Francis Storry At the North school says
She was my teach at the school Schomberg ontario 1950s one room school
Francis storry says
She was my teach at the school Schomberg ontario 1950s one room school
JAY NEWELL says
Cathy and I are sending our condolences to family and friends Elsie. I have fond memories as a child spending time at their cottage in Wasaga, because of those experiences, this is why I enjoy the cottage life myself. A place of relaxation and creating cherished memories that last a lifetime.
Jay and Cathy Newell