OICKLE – Elva, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Born in Hemford, Elva was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Freda (Smith) Uhlman.
Elva worked at the North Queens Nursing Home, the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission, Sears and her true passion, the Bunne Shoppe, making pizzas, sweets and fresh loaves of bread. Mom and her partner, Steve, enjoyed daily drives, the odd road trip and took joy in a quiet life at home, watching TV and snuggling with their little dog Sasha.
Surviving are her companion of 41 years, Steve Mansfield; her daughters Kathy (Vaughn) Rawding of Caledonia, Betty Oickle of Harmony, Toddy (Gary) Mansfield of Caledonia. Grandchildren Cole Rawding (Alicia), Cody Rawding (Christa), Channing Carver (Avery), Miranda Mansfield (Jordan). Great grandchildren Aprilia, Ravenna, Sullivan and Finnigan Rawding.
Her sister Gaylene (Eric) Veinot of Conquerall Mills and her brother Joseph (Evelyn) of Bridgewater.
Besides her parents, Elva was predeceased by her husband Robert and her son in law Walter Carver.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in Highland Cemetery, Hibernia Road, Caledonia. No flowers by request, donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home, North Queens Fire Association or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
A special thanks to the staff at North Queens Nursing Home for their patience, kindness and love shown to our mom during her stay.
Farewell to the lady, our mom, our rock who loved her white blouses and always remained young at heart.
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Blair, Marion and Andrew
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Steve, Kathy, Betty,Toddy, Joey and families. She was a lovely lady with a witty sense of humour. She will be missed by many.
Sandra Ellis
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I enjoyed spending time with her when I worked at NQ. May all your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time. She was a beautiful lady.Sending condolences to the family. From Ronnie and Sandra Ellis.
Sylvia Corkum
Elva’s girls – We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Good friends for years. Please know we’re thinking of all of you. Edwina, Sylvia and families.
Donna & Gilford
So sorry for your loss
Gordon Eisnor
Steve,Kathy,Betty and Toddy:Very sorry to read of Elva’s passing.My sincere condolences to all Elva’s families.
Donna (Dunn) Peverill
Toddy, Betty , Kathy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy and Randy Conrad
Steve and family Sorry to read of your ” Loss”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clarence & Margie Trimper
So sad to hear of your Mom’s passing . She was always such a gracious & friendly lady in all her business endeavours & at the Home . God’s blessings on you all .
Joey and Sandra Nass
Sorry to hear of Elva’s passing . May you find comfort in all the great memories you share. She will be missed for sure. Please except our sincere condolences.
Elaine Frail
Steve, Kathy, Betty, Toddy and families:
My deepest sympathy to each of you as go through this sad time. Your memories will sustain you and they live forever. Hugs to each of you.
Tony & Valerie Mailman
We’re so sad to hear of Elva’s passing. She was always friendly and enjoyed her chats when we saw her. Our sincere condolences to all the girls and Steve.
Bonnie Labrador and Jerry Mansfield
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Heather Fader
Kathy, so very sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts are with you all.
Michelle Smith-Nochasak
To all the family of Elva Oickle,
I am very sorry for your loss. She was such a warm and loving person. My deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Michelle (Smith)
Carolyn Crouse
Steve, Kathy, Betty and Toddy: Myles and I are so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Leigh and Cathy Merry
To all Elva’s loved ones -Sorry to hear of her passing .Hold on to all of your cherished memories and she will be with you in your hearts.
Susan (Pyke) and Wendell Whynot
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Take comfort with your family and the sharing of your memories.
Judi Maillett
To Elva’s family & Steve, knew Elva from camping in Hibenia. She was a sweet person & loved to have a chat with everyone. She will be missed. In my thoughts & prays.
Liz Hawkes
Kathy, Betty and Toddy,
I am so very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Please except my sincere condolences. Elva was a one of a kind lady. I so enjoyed the time I spent with her during her stay at NQNH. Heaven gained a special angel! She will be dearly missed.
Leora Boutilier Cavanagh .
I am so sorry Steve to hear of Alva’s passing . She was a beautiful lady and her and i have known each other for many years . May she rest in peace . She will be missed by many people who had the pleasure of knowing her .
Sandra & Duncan MacInnis
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
Cherish your memories of her.
Myrna Crouse
To the Family:
So sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She was a very gracious lady and always liked to talk. I can remember having lots of goodies from her place and they were delicious. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days. God’s blessings upon you all.
Rob and Sandra Carver
Dear Steve, Kathy, Betty, Toddy and families,
It is never easy to lose a loved one and it is especially difficult to lose a mother. Your mother was an amazing Lady…. Always dressed to the ‘nines’ and never without her make-up. We were sad to hear of her passing; it will leave a big void in your lives. We wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Steve, Kathy, Betty. Toddy and families, I know at times like this is hard to see past the sorrow but I hope that reflecting on the wonderful memories that you and Elva shared will help you to see light again. She will always be remembered as a hard working ,full of strength and goodness, She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, It was a privilege to have spent much time with Elva at the home and we can see that her goodness lives on through her family, Our thoughts are with you all and families,
Shirley Frank
Steve,Betty,Kathy & Toddy so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing..Sincere condolences to all her loved ones at this sad time.Elva was a dear lady. I always enjoyed chatting with her .She will be missed by all her friends & wonderful family. Shirley & Ken
Bruce and Sylvia Fancy
Steve, Kathy, Betty and Toddy. Bruce and I send our condolences to you and family and many friends of Elva at this very difficult time. Elva was such a gracious lady. She always had time when meeting for a short chat, always made one feel they were indeed a friend and we were proud and honored to have known her . Keep your memories close and remember she walks with you.
cedric@susan smith
STEVE,KATHY,BETTY,TODDY AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HER OF ALVAS PASSING SHE WAS SUCH A NICE LADY WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES CEDRIC ANS SUSAN SMITH
Robert and Florence Douglas
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother, grandmother.
Sincerely, Robbie and Florence Douglas
Robert and Florence Douglas
Steve, our sincere condolences on the loss of Elva.
Robbie and Florence Douglas
Patsy & Arthur Conrad
To the Family,so sorry for your loss,she always had a smile and a chat for you everytime she saw you,she will be missed by all who knew her.R.I.P.Elva,Patsy & Arthur
Terry &Sheila DeLong
Sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Another good person taken from our community. Remember well the Sears office & her desire to help you. Never easy to lose your mom but you have wonderful memories. Keep them with you. RIP Elva.
Jean Douglas
I am sending my sincere sympathy to all the family. I have fond memories of her bakery and enjoyed her products.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila Rae Hillaby
It is with deep sadness that I learned of Elva’s passing. We had many a laugh in her Bunne shop. Her cinnamon buns are STILL talked about by my children. Never found any to compare. Elva also was so good to my Dad…..Edgar Smith…..and I will always be grateful for her kindnesses to him. My deepest condolences .
Sheila Rae (Smith) Hillaby
Marilyn McGinty Cobb
To Elva’s family
My sincere condolences to all of you. I have known Elva for many years, in fact, she lived with my family those many years ago. I would sometimes see her when I was visiting in Caledonia & we would always chat. I am sure you will miss her very much
Kind thoughts, Marilyn
Cecile Mansfield
Steve, Kathy, Betty, Toddy and families:
So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories!
Eric & Judy Cole
We were saddened to hear of Elva’s passing. A special lady. Our condolences to one and all at this very difficult time.
Tom and Sheila Sheppard
So sorry to hear about Elva. Our thoughts are with you.
Gerald and Roberta
To Kathy Betty and Toddy. Sending you our sympathies at this time . Loss of a loved one is always hard but cherished memories keep them close and help as time passes
Linda frail
It was with deep sadness I learned of Elva’’s passing. Loved chatting with her. She always had time to say hello no matter what she was going. A very graceful lady who knew how a lady should dress. You will be missed❤️
Jeannette Lewis
My thoughts are with Elva’s family.She will be missed by all who knew her.
My condolence
Marilyn Woodworth
TO the family of Elva….So sorry to know that Elva has passed away. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Marilyn & Murray
R. A. Canning
To Elva’s family
My deepest condolences in the passing of Elva. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this sad time.
Muriel Canning
Paul and Gail Fancy
Kathy,Toddy, Betty and Steve
Elva was such a wonderful lady. She was always ready for a chat. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this sad time. God’s blessing be with you all.
Ruth Douglas
Sorry to read of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts are with your family.
Ruth Douglas
Kaine white
Sorry to hear
My condolences to the family
David and Barbara Uhlman
Steve Kathy Betty Toddi
And family.
Soo sorry for the loss of Elva .She was a fine lady that most always had a twinkle in her ♥️
Crystal Spidle
Elvas family, I’m so sorry to hear her about your mother’s , grandmothers, and great grandmothers passing! She was a lovely lady with a great Zest for life! Always well dressed and great pride in her appearance!!
Greg and Karen Rowter
So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing, she was such a lovely lady, always enjoyed our chats and her great sense of humour, thinking of you all during this most difficult time, sending our deepest condolences.
Beulah Ritcey
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, Kathy, Betty And Toddy and families.
Alfredine BAldwin
To Elva’s family:
Thoughts and prayers with all of you. Billy and I and Thomas have great memories of Elva. She was a great friend. Sincere condolences.
David Delong
So sorry for your loss she was one of a kind ,condolences to all the family’s
Max and Myra
To all the family ..our deepest condolences.Hold your memories in your heart. Blessings
Lori & Kevin Perry
Our sincere condolences, she sure was one special lady, so glad we got to know her and her family!! L
Rick Allen
I’m so sorry to hear about Elvas passing . Condolences to all of the family and wish you all well in these troubling times , take care and be as well as you can knowing that Elva would want that too
Rick Allen
I’m so sorry to hear about Elvas passing . Condolences to all of the family and wish you all well in these troubling times , take care and be as well as you can knowing that Elva would want that too
Elaine & Raymond Kempton
Steve, Kathy,Betty,Toddy&families
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Condolences to you folks & your family.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Kathy, Betty and Toddy, we are so sorry for your loss. We were very close friends when Donna was a baby and Kathy was little. We used to take them for walks everyday. I enjoyed that so much before we moved to Liverpool. A great lady and friend to everyone. She took great pride in herself and everything she did. I still treasure and use her pickle recipes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. Treasure all your Memories.
Judy Frail
Steve, Kathy, Betty, Toddy and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Fraser
Toddy, Gary , Miranda and families,
My deepest sympathy to you all, she was such a classy lady with plenty of smiles for everyone, I so enjoyed our chats at the PSV when she came in, we loved talking about makeup and what looked best Heaven has received a beautiful angel, she will be missed by many, hugs and prayers to you all xo
Rod and Mary Keirstead
We are so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. We remember her as an energetic lady whose determination and imagination made a big difference in her community. She will be most definitely missed. Our thoughts and best wishes are with her family–Betty, Kathy, Toddy and Steve.
Bruce and Linda DeLong
We were so sorry to learn of Elva’s passing. My fondest memories are going to the “Bunne Shop” on my lunch hour. She would always sit with me for a good chat! We are holding you all in our prayers. Take care.She will always be with you.
Rosalie Young
My deepest condolence to all of Elva’s family. God bless you all.
Lorna Cole
So sorry. Your mother, partner, grandmother was a beautiful person inside & out & was a special person to you & many who knew her.I have memories of her in my younger days then working with her at the nursing home, & the wonderful days working with her at the Bunn Shop. May all your special memories be a comfort & know you were all her world. God Bless. Lorna
Carolyn McBride
To Elva’s three daughters,
Our mothers depart, but never their love and never the lessons they taught us, their guidance, or the joys they brought us.
Sincere condolences.
Peter and Lorraine Hope
Toddy, Kathy, Betty, Steve and family,
We were very sorry to hear the sad news of Elva’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Trish Petrie
Farewell to a beautiful lady who has finally found peace. Elva was always picture perfect whenever we met. She had a wonderful personality and she always made me feel a part of her family who, by the way I named, the Norman Rockwell Family. To the girls and their family and to Steve I offer my sincere condolences and best wishes. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug.
Sally Fader
Dear Kathy & family:
So very sorry to see that you have lost your Mom. Sending my sincerest condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Watson and Bonnie Forrest
So sorry to hear .She was a one of a kind lady.Our thoughts are with your families at this difficult time.
Kevin Gillis
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you all.
John LEEFE
Steve and Family, sorry to learn of Elva’s passing. We had a long standing friendship through the years
Dennis & Sharon Wills
Steve, Kathy, Betty,Toddy, so sorry to hear of Alva’s passing. She was a beautiful kind caring mom and spouse. She and I worked together many years ago and was great to work with. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Heaven has just gained another beautiful angel. Love and Hugs to all.
Judy Flemming and Peter Rogers
Steve,Kathy,Betty,Toddy and family…..saying goodbye to a wife and Mother always fills our hearts with sadness and loss.But a life lived to its fullest is a good life and I believe this well groomed and well dressed lady did that.Great memories will see you through.So love each other,laugh often and live your lives to the fullest too.Big covid hugs.
Pam MacIntyre
Thinking of you all during this time . Hold all your special memories close to your heart . My deepest condolences . Elva was a wonderful woman ❤️
David and Linda Veinot
To Steve and families, David and I are very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing, every time she saw us she would stop and chat and catch up on our family. She Always looked and dressed lovely. She played such a big role in the community,she certainly will be missed.
Bonnie and Garnet Delong
Kathy,Betty,Toddy,Steve and all Elva’s family, so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you all find comfort in the memories and the support of one another. Hugs to all.
Wilma andTom Shupe
Kathy,Betty,Toddy,Steve and family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.She will be missed by all who knew her.
gleb DeMond
Dear Toddy,Kathy,Betty ,Steeve, and families:
So sorry to learn of Alva,s passing. Unbelievable how quickly the years and days move on, but the memories will
remain forever. My memories of Alva were at the Sears shop, and the Bun Shop, where everyone was served
so graciously. The other special memory was when she would come for squash and small pumpkins in the fall, accompanied with the three daughters, Toddy, Kathy, and Betty, having such friendly chat selecting what they would like.
And everyone could not help noticing how beautifully she dressed. She will be missed. My sincere sympathy to all.
Glen
Mary Logan
So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a lovely lady. You will always have many fond memories of her.
Glen and Gladys Emisch
To Kathy, Betty, Toddy and Steve and your families We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in sharing your memories with each other. I still make her carrot muffins quite often.