It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elaine peacefully at home with her daughter Leslie by her side.
Predeceased by her loving husband Ralph, son Glenn, infant twin daughters Marilyn and Madison, her father and mother Bob and Agatha Monk, older sister, Delores, younger sister Phyllis, and her brother Ross who was so very special to her. Also, mother-in-law and father-in-law Alfred and Ruby Ivens, sister-in-law Denise Gray, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Russ and Boots Ivens. Elaine is survived by her daughters Marcie (Ted) and Leslie, her sister-in-law Netta, brother-in-law Bob (Helen), grandsons Lee and Mark, great-grandchildren Jordyn, Kaitlyn and Austin, her best friend Joyce, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Family was very important to Elaine. She was involved with her children’s sports: hockey, lacrosse, baseball and figure skating. She was a great sports Mom and embraced her children’s friends as though they were her own.
Elaine worked for many years for both Farmer Construction as the Personnel Supervisor, and as the Office Manager for IBEW, Local 230 until her retirement. During this time, she met many people that became friends to both her and Ralph. Elaine was a kind and generous lady, and she will be forever loved and will breathe love into the hearts of those who miss her. Elaine is now reunited with the love of her life, her husband Ralph and her children. I love you to the moon and back Mama, and I know you all are watching over me.
A huge thank you to Dr. Jennifer Lush, the nurses and staff of RJH 4S, the Home Community Care Team, and the Palliative Care Team.
Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice, or the Colour to Conquer Fundraiser page for cancer research (under individual Leslie Ivens) https://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/ui/ColourToConquerEn/pledge/sponsor/donation
A Celebration of Elaine’s Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Rob Heppell
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Mairi Britton Sorry Leslie your mom was the best sending all my love to you my very good friend.Mairi Andrew and Francesca.
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Phil Venoit My deepest condolences Leslie and the rest of Elaine’s larger family, Elaine was a great old gal who finished up her working career with Local 230 of the Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) servicing Vancouver Island. I had the privilege of working with Elaine directly for six years before her retirement. She had a way in making me smile leaving many memorable days.
My heart goes out to you through this difficult time.
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Renee Sarojini Saklikar Deepest condolences from your friends Renee and Adrian Dix. Heart. XO RSS
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Marcie and Ted I wish we had so much more time together, but what we had was very special. You were so very special to me, thank you for what you gave me.
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Elaine simmons My heart goes out to you Leslie… I loved your mother dearly….if you need some one to lean on, just call me Leslie and I will be there.
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Joan Our deepest sympathy.
Hemingways
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Lois Curry My Deepest Sympathies to the family
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Joyce RIP My friend, You were an Amazing Lady and Friend.
I will miss you forever. Until we meet again.
Holding you in my heart. Hugs my friend.
Joyce
Dear Marcie and Leslie,
I was sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of your Mom while hanging out with Glenn and the boys at the family home or seeing her at the rink. She always made me feel welcome when we were over. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Rob Heppell