Strachan: Elsie,
Passed away peacefully on Monday September 9, 2024 at Simcoe Manor, Beeton, Ontario at the age of 97. Elsie dedicated her life to her family and the Beeton Community. She is predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Strachan and 5 sisters and 1 brother. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Connie (Terry) and Paula and Grandson William (Tabitha) and Great-Grand-daughter Kenzie. She touched the lives of her many nieces and nephews, Simcoe Manor staff and friends. She will be fondly remembered by Joan McCullough.
Elsie was very active throughout her life. She pitched in the Beeton Women’s Baseball League, lawn bowled and was a skip for the Beeton curling club. She was an originator of Meals on Wheels in Beeton. Elsie and Bill were Anglican Church members who participated in and fundraised throughout the years for the church. She was also a member of the Anglican Women’s Guild and served many local Rotarians their suppers. Elsie supported the Beeton Fire Department as her husband Bill was Fire Chief for many years.
Elsie and Bill loved to dance, especially the jitterbug. They hosted their friends and family and even their children’s friends with an open door policy. They also skated together into their 80’s and played many card games. Elsie even belonged to a Card group until 90 years of age. Elsie was a loving Mother to her two daughters, Connie and Paula and a loving Grand-mother to Billy and Great-grand-mother to Kenzie. She supported their various endeavours and gave moral support when needed.
Elsie was a working woman. When first married she was a bookkeeper for Ruthven’s Auto Parts in Alliston and then worked for Strachan Motors as a bookkeeper, gas pumper and jack of all trades. She was still able to run a household and be a mother.
A family graveside burial service was held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:30am at Trinity United Cemetery, Beeton. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com. If so desired, donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to Simcoe Manor.
Jursilla Ramsaran says
So sorry for your loss. I sure
missed her. She was like my Mom. I always took care of her. She thought I was her daughter at one time. Then I went off for surgery and she missed me soo much that when I returned to work, she did not like me anymore. But I guess with time she was hurt I left. Condolences to the family. Always love you Mama. RIP
Randy Greenman says
Connie, Paula and families; my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom.
Todd says
So sorry to hear about mom,s passing she was a lovely lady
Margaret and Michial Enever says
Dear Connie and Paula, I was so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I have very fond memories of both your mom and dad at the euchre party they hosted. The euchre recess lessons…only three …to learn how to play euchre so I could attend the party. I never did catch on, but lucky me to have your mom at my table because she would lean over and show me which card to play! I will never forget that. She made me feel so welcome and at ease. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and I hope the memories of your wonderful mom bring you comfort. She was a gem!
Elsie Newbigging says
Connie, Paula & Family:
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a true fixture of Beeton. You will miss her dearly.
Sincerely, Elsie Newbigging (Mayberry)
Emilia Floro and Jim Doran says
Dear Paula and Connie,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family at this difficult time. I know that many lives were enriched by knowing your mom throughout her life. Her legacy lives on in you and in all those she touched with kindness and care.
Sarah Henstock says
Elsie was so welcoming to our whole family. We had such fun at the cottage with her and she gave us so many memories. It’s our memories that give us strength and keep the love alive even when our loved ones are gone. May your memories stay strong and give you comfort. We send our love, sympathy and lots of hugs. Sarah, David, Ben and Louisa.
Bob McFadden says
Great fond memories.
May her journey be grand and may she rest in Piece. Blessings Bob McFadden
Brent Brawley says
I have so many memories of our families doing things together that I will forever cherish. Rest well and thanks for always cutting the biggest pieces of pie
Linda Abernethy says
Connie, Terry, Paula, Bill, Tab & Kenzie
Sincere condolences at such a difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Beeton has lost another wonderful person.
Linda Abernethy
Mike Williams says
Sorry for your loss i too have many fond memories of your mom and dad while working for strachan motor’s
Leo and Tara McGinty says
To Paula and Connie
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Bob and Margaret Milligan says
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Elsie was a key member of the Beeton community and left us all with wonderful memories.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Marg Milligan
Nita McCullough says
So sorry for your loss. She definitely had a very active life.
Betty Ann (Brawley) Murray says
Connie and Paula….so sorry for the loss of your mom….she was a lovely lady. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with your family: our dads working in the garage or gone fishing, sleepovers at your house, a weekend at the cottage, your mom’s buttertarts, Splash, your visit to P.E.I. with us, dinner at your house (who else would invite a family with six kids to dinner?)….and many more memories. The thought of your mom and dad doing the jitterbug makes me smile….wish I had seen that.
Debbie Trigiani says
Our deepest condolences.
Debbie and Phil Trigiani
59 Maple Ave West
Maureen & Lew Parsons says
Our sincere condolences, Connie, Paula and families.
Aunt Elsie was a jewel.
Bill and Anna Malcolm says
Connie, Paula and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
Tom Jackson says
Connie and Paula,
My condolences on the loss of your mom.
Linda says
My deepest condolences to the family. I knew Elsie quite well as we lived next to them for years. I remember the girls very well. Elsie was very caring and friendly to all.
Linda McCullough ( Coughlin)
John Archibald says
Connie and Paula, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She lived a long community oriented life and was a great family person. I always enjoyed gassing up and having conversations with either Elsie or Bill. Treasure your memories and may your Mon rest in peace.
John & Anne Archibald
Lindsay Girard says
Connie and Paula my sincere condolences on your mother’s passing. She is now in God’s hands ✋️
Brenda (Brawley) Vella says
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.
Linda Armstrong says
Beeton has lost a grand person. She fueled my car with that one mitt and always had time for a chat
John Stelmachowicz says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Elsie. I have many fond memories of her while working at the garage during my high school years. RIP
Lynne Madaleno says
Our deepest condolences to the family. Elsie and Bill were amazing people. They are fondly remembered.
Mike and Lynne Madaleno
Val and Dan Boucher says
We were very sorry hearing on the passing of your Mother. We send our sincere condolences and we are thinking of all the family during this time of sorrow. May you cherish the wonderful memories.
Val and Dan Boucher(Hawton)
Warren Holmes says
Connie and Paula, there are now not many left from the Beeton we grew up in. May your Mom rest in peace. God speed Elsi!
Josn Facey says
Our deepest sympathies. Elsie a great friend to our parents. The Boynton family; Joan, Pat, and John.
Cam Lindsey says
Elsie and Bill were pillars of the Beeton community. Sorry to hear of her passing. Condolences to her family.
Robert and Susan Campbell says
So very sorry for your loss. We knew and admired both Elsie and Bill.
TRACEY COLEMAN says
PAULA..CONNIE..AND FAMILIES
SOO VERY VERY SORRY.
YOUR MOM WAS A SPECIAL LADY SHE ALWAYS WELCOMED ME AND MADE ME FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.
Penny J Beck says
Connie and Paula we were sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of her.
Penny (Archibald) Beck
Karen Doucette says
Sorry for the loss of your mom. My condolences.
Marina Westlake says
Paula & Connie
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom
Stacey Taferner says
Very sorry to hear of Elsie’s passing. She was a wonderful member of our community.
Our condolences to the family.
Frank and Stacey Taferner
Brenda (Brawley) Vella says
Condolences to the family.
Many good times spent with the Strachan family.
John and Millie Allen says
Dear Connie and Paula, we remember your mum well, she was truly a lovely lady. She took John and I under her wings when we first came to Beeton and we enjoyed many memorable conversations with her. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at your loss.
Linda Abernethy says
Connie, Terry, Paula, Bill, Tab & Kenzie
My deepest condolences at this difficult time. Elsie was one of Beeton’s finest. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Abernethy
Debbie (Matson) Longland says
Connie and Paula,
Sincere Condolences on the loss of your Mom.