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Smith; Elva Blanche

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Smith;

SMITH ; Elva B.,  of Hunt’s Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, April 15th, 2013 with her family by her side.

Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Whynot) Ingram

Elva’s greatest love was her family and friends with whom she shared many wonderful times. Elva had many interests, some of which were quilting, sewing, stained glass, rug hooking, carving and gardening. She also enjoyed the many years she played broomball including the trip to the Canadian Nationals in Yellowknife. She liked to try other activities among them were golf, curling, tennis, badminton and bowling. Elva enjoyed spending time with her friends walking, jogging, bicycling, shopping and travelling. She also enjoyed the trips she and her husband Mike took with their friends and the trips she took with her sister and sister-in-law. Time spent at the cabin with family and friends was very precious to her as well as her dogs who provided many hours of enjoyment.

Elva worked at Bowater Mersey Paper Company Ltd for 38 years. During this time, she also worked part-time for approximately 15 years with Rossignol Credit Union. She studied and received her CMA designation while at Bowater. From 1992, she worked alongside her husband at Seaside Seafoods which included making her signature pies.

She is survived by her husband of  33 years Michael, her sister Geraldine (Lawrence) Ernst of Halifax, her brothers Eugene (Ethel), Douglas (Diane),  both of Liverpool, Wayne, Jeffrey (Erin), both of Mersey Point. Sister-in-law Rose Ingram of Liverpool and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother Charles in 2012.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Anglican Church. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

 



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  1. Dear Mike and family,
    So sorry to hear of your loss of such a wonderful person.

  2. So sorry to hear of your loss Mike, my Dad (Ticky Smith) always spoke so highly of Elva while working at Bowater. Your in our thoughts and prayers

  4. so sorry for your lose Elva was a wonderful person .. Always willing to help anybody and always willing to listen when you had a problem I enjoyed working with her .. She will be dearly missed .RIP you truly where an Angel

  5. Mike and all the family

    So sorry to hear of Elvas’ passing, she was a great person and we enjoyed many good times in the younger years, especially broomball. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  6. To the Ingram and Smith families. Our thoughts are with you in this your time of sadness. Carl and Janet Whynot

  7. Mike – so sorry to hear Elva had passed away, but I`m so glad I had a visit with her on Monday. She fought a hard battle. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. – Donna

  8. Mike,
    We are saddened to hear of Elva’s passing.
    May friends and family and fond memories
    help you through this most difficult time..

  9. So very sorry to see of Elva’s passing. Brenda really enjoyed the days of broomball and then working under her and Mike at Seaside Take Out. She will be missed by all. RIP Elva.

  10. Mike and all the family:

    So very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a wonderful person and loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  11. Mike and all the family, So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Elva

  12. Mike and families: Our sincere condolences. We have fond memories of Elva. You are in our prayers.

  13. Sorry to hear of Elva`s passing. Many memories of those friday lunches at the landing and thurs night rug hooking classes. RIP

  15. Michael – I didn’t know Elva long, but she left a definite mark upon this world. What a lovely person – always gracious and smiling. I’ll miss her. Many condolences.

  16. Gary & Gloria,

    sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Our thoughts are wtih you at this very difficult time.

  17. So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She is not suffering now=, she is at peace…try to take solacein that……Mike & Sandy

  18. Gerri and Families

    I was so very sorry to hear about Elva. She was one of the sweetest and honest and caring people I have ever known. As others have said at least she is not suffering anymore and she is with her other loved ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  19. So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Barb and Brian

  20. To Mike and the Ingram Family,
    Val and I offer our sincerest sympathies at passing of a dear wife and sister.

  21. Mike and Family, we are sorry to hear that Elva has passed,our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Family.Take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

  22. To the Smith & Ingram families;I am so very sorry to hear of Elva,s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with both families at this sad and difficult time.May precious memories help you through your loss.

  23. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Elva. Our thoughts and our prayers are with her families.

  24. Dear Mike And the Ingram Family.We are offering condolences especially Mike who has been a great friend to us and are passing along long prayers for Elva. She is now in a peaceful place were she is finally resting in God’s arms. She had put up a great struggle , but lost in the end. Bless you Elva.

  25. Mike and Ingram family..so sorry to hear of Elva passing she was a great person and always lots of fun when the girls got together for their outing to the camp she will be sadly missed ..our prays and thoughts are with ….sue and dale verge

  26. Our sincere sympathy sent your way in the loss of Elva. She was a lovely lady. I went to school with her. She had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around. We know how much you will miss her dearly.

    Linda & Clarke Rafuse

  27. So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both the Ingram and Smith families.

  28. DEAR MIKE AND THE INGRAM FAMILY WE ARE SORRY TO HEARL THE PASSING OF A WIFE AND SISTER SHE IS NOW FLYING WITH THE ANGEL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

  29. Mike and Family, Sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take care.

  30. So sorry for your loss Mike,Elva was such a great person and will be missed very much.

  31. deepest sympathies to the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  33. Dear Mike and Family:

    Our sincerest condolences on Elva’s passing. I have not met a more generous special person like Elva.

  34. So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. She is in peace now.

  35. We would like to express our sincere condolences to Mike and all of Elva’s family.Our thoughts are with you all.

    Gale and Art

  36. Mike and Family, Jeff, Erin and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  37. To the Smith & Ingram families
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss , our sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time

  38. Mike and family.

    So sorry to hear about Elva. She was a great lady and team leader. All the great memories we will all have of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

    Robenia and Theresa Brewster

  42. To the Smith & Ingram families
    Deepest sympathies to the families, I always enjoyed talking to Elva about traveling…..she always had some travel tips for me…….she was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Karla & Kendell Colp

  43. So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  44. Mike – so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a wonderful and compassionate person. I worked with her for many years at Bowater’s. She will be greatly missed.

  45. Mike,, so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing,,,,she was such a kind and loving individual.Treasure the memories! RIP Elva..

  46. Mike We are so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing.Our deepest sympathy to you and the Ingram families

  49. mike , so saddened of elvas passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddened time

  50. Mike…sendimg our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.Condolences to all the family as well. We remember the good old days of Broomball, great times!!! May Elva rest inpeace now…

  51. Mike and the Ingram Family:

    So deeply saddened about Elva’s passing. My most sincere sympathy to all of you.

    Sincerely,

    Sandra

  52. mike, we were hoping for better days so were saddened to hear that Elva had passed on. Our thoughts are with you .

  53. Mike and family:
    So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing, thinking of you all during this sad time.

  54. Mike : we were so sorry to hear of Elva’s passing.Our condolences to you and all her family.

  55. Mike and Ingram family,
    Yorke and I are so sad to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a very good friend and a lovely person. She will be greatly missed.
    Phyllis & Yorke

  56. Dear Mike and Ingram family,

    We were both saddened to hear of Elva’s passing. Our prayers for all of you are quietly spoken in our hearts! I will ring my bell for her, so she gets her angel wings, although I think that is a given as she was an angel here on earth. Love each other and remember we are thinking of you all.
    Bonnie and Paul.

  57. Mike and family,
    Our sincere condolences to you and your families. I knew Elva for many years. Our prayers go out to you all.

    Fred and Wendy

  58. Sincere condolences to you Mike at this difficult time.
    Robert and Rachel Dexter

  59. Sorry for your lost of Elva it is a sad time for anyone that knew her she left each and everyone a bit of her heart . Our deepest sympathy . Our thoughs and prays are with you all.

  61. To the Ingram and Smith families……I was very saddened to hear of Elva’s passing. Her suffering has finally ended and she is now at peace. She will be missed by many and her memory will live on forever. May you find comfort and strength in each other and in the loved ones who surround you during this difficult time.

  62. To the Ingram & Smith families our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  63. Mike

    So sad to hear about Elva. I enjoyed working with her she was truly a wonderful person. Our thoughts are with you.

  64. To Mike and Family,
    Please except our most sincere condolences at this very sad time.
    Just know that others care and are sharing your sorrow.

    Sincerely
    dennis & Sherri H.

  66. Mike: Dave & I send our sincere condolences to you & your family. Elva was an awesome person with a beautiful smile. I will remember fondly the fun times when we played Broomball (she sure enjoyed the game)…

  67. To the Smith and Ingram Families … While it has been many years since seeing Elva last, I have many fond memories of our Grade 12 year together … take comfort in the lives she touched and the memories that will live on in times to come … heartfelt sympathies to you all … heaven truly has another angel.

  68. To Mike and the Ingram family Our sincere condolences on Elva’s passing. Memories help the healing Sincere sympathy to all.

  69. Sorry for your loss.. Elva was a great lady and you will miss her dearly… people say time heals I say time rearranges the memories..
    My thoughts are with you…..

  70. To Elva’s family – Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Elva was a wonderful person and she will not be forgotten by anyone who met her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  71. Dear Mike and all the Iingram and Smith family members, So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She truly was a wonderful person and she loved all of you so very much! ………through working for you and Elva I didn’t only have great bosses but wonderful friends. Many memories were made over the years and will always be treasured. She was a great person. She’s no longer suffering…. Rest in peace ‘Elva. Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you……Susan & Kenny

  72. To Elva’s Family – We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Elva was a great person, loved to have a good time and was loved and respected by all who had a chance to meet her. She will be missed! Know that we are thinking of you.

  73. Mike and the Ingram Family.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

  74. Mike ; So sorry to hear of Elvas passing , She was a wonderful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy’, Bill and Sandra

  75. To Mike and the Ingram family – Were sorry to hear of Elva’s passing,she’ll be missed dearly.RIP Elva.

  77. Very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  78. Mike and family please except our condolences on the loss of such a nice lady. She was a good friend to Estelle.
    Sincerely,
    Joy and Alex

  79. Mike, Ingram and Smith families……So very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing………she was truly a wonderful person and loved all of you dearly!…….through working for you I not only had wonderful bosses but gained great friends! We have wonderful memories , that will always be treasured. Elva is no longer suffering…she sure fought a strong battle……..Rest in Peace,Elva…our sincere, heartfelt sympathy , Susan & Kenny

  80. Thoughts and Prays for the Ingram and Smith families at this sad time, God Bless.

  81. We was very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time ..

  82. Mike, I am so sorry to have heard about Elva passing. She was a very special person and made everyone around her better. Sending you heartfelt wishes from Linda and I.

  83. Mike, So sorry to heard about Elva passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

  84. Mike & Stephanie & family

    We were so sorry to hear of you loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

  85. Mike and Family,
    I am so sorry that Elva didn’t get to enjoy all the things she had planned for her retirement. Always kind, no-nonsense, funny, caring, and self-deprecating, I am so very grateful I got to know her as we carved and laughed all those evenings. Peace to Elva and condolences to those who she left behind.

  86. To the Ingram and Smith Families

    Elva was a wonderful person and a true friend. She will be greatly missed.

    Cathy & Arthur Anthony

  87. Mike

    Ivan & I ( Marilyn ) would like to send our condolences to you

    and her family on the passing of your wife Elva. We actually

    didn”t her that well, but we were told she was such a lovely

    lady. Ouir thoughts are with you at this difficult time. She’ll

    be missed by everyone who knew her.

  88. Mike and family,We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Elva. I never knew Elva ,only in seeing her at the home to visit your mom
    .We are thinking of you at this difficult time.Also thinking of her family the Ingrams.,

  89. Mike and family, so sorry to read of Evan’s passing. She was one of a kind, a true friend. I have many memories from our years of playing broomball together in liverpool. Treasure your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You will be missed …. Rip my friend …..

    Cindy (smith) acker … Liverpool’s rascals goalie

  90. Mike and family,

    So sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. She will be dearly missed.

  91. Today, my mind has been on Elva Ingram-Smith- and how I feel about her… Elva was a gentle woman, with a lively spirit- she played hard,loved hard,worked hard and exercised hard… she gave of herself freely and lovingly… I really thought she’d beat this cancer-but she fought as hard as she could,and that’s all she could demand of herself- she had a beautiful smile,a genuinely great heart,a zest for life that we should ALL have, and she will be missed, by family,by her husband,Michael, by friends near and far…and by me…goodnight,my broomball buddy, sleep well knowing you gave the game your all…

  92. Mike, we were truly sorry to hear that Elva has passed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Dave @ Colette

  93. Mike and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Elva was a wonderful person, enjoyed working with her on the Credit Union board of directors, and also enjoyed her pies, she will be missed by many !

  94. mike and family so sorry to here of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  95. Mike and family
    So sorry for your loss of Elva our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  96. To Elva`s family there are no words to express that will ease your pain at this time but with help of family and friends you will get through this.just wanted to let you all know that my thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

  97. Mike and Families,
    So Sorry to hear of Elva’s passing,
    Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
    Kevin and Debbie

  98. to Mike and family. Sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

  99. Elva was a sweet lady. We will always remember her warm smile! Thinking of Mike and family. Sorry for your loss.

  103. Mike, Cathy and I were so sad to hear of Elva’s passing. Elva so loyal, a true pleasure to work and talk with every day. She always had the back of her friends at Mersey and was a truly rare friend. We all are the poorer for her passing.

    At the end Elva endured a lot, but at least now she can rest in a better place.I like to think she’s walking on a beach somewhere, beer in hand, waiting for the rest of us to catch up,

    Our hearts go out to you, the Smiths and the Ingrams during this difficult and painful time….

  105. We are very sad to hear of Alva’s passing. She was a very special lady. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    Allan and Ann

  106. I was shocked to read Elva’s obituary as I did not know that she was fighting for her life. A beautiful and strong woman!
    Mike, please know that my heart is saddened by this news and that I offer prayers and blessings to you, your family and the Ingram family, today and always. God bless you all. Love, CarolAnn

  107. Mike, and Ingram Family— Sorry to hear of the passing of such a great lady. I will always remember her love of Broomball and the way she played the game with a smile.

  108. To the Smith and Ingram Families:

    We are very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. I’ve always thought she was a strong and hard working lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy.

  109. Mike,
    We are very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

    Kerry & Cathy Ritcey

  110. To Mike and all of Elva’s family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Elva was a wonderful person and I was truly blessed to have her as a friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.

  113. Mike,
    I am very sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a very special person and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  114. Mike,

    Michelle and I are very sad to hear of Elva’s passing.
    Condolences to you and the rest of the family. Let her memory live forever.

  115. Mike, so sorry and sad to hear of Elva’s passing. I swam with her at White Point. Lots of good laughs. She was a sweetheart. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

  116. I usually don’t do this, but for Elva I’ll make the exception. I met Elva thru’ the Mill and she was so easy to like and work for. I remember the fun we had at the Xmas parties during my early years in Accounting and later doing odd carpenter jobs at her home. We shared a love of wood working which I thought was different for a woman, but that was Elva, would try anything. Although she had no children it was easy to see the children in her life were…. all special to her. We all want the best for our children and sometimes that is staying in small time Nova Scotia if they choose to. For Elva it obviously enriched her life and ours for knowing her. To the Smiths and Ingrams…be happy for her as she continues her journey in yet another place. We’ll bless you all in our thoughts.

  117. Mike, Sorry to hear about Elva.,She was truly a kind and compassionate lady, she will be missed by so many, her smile and attitude towards everyday life was remarkable…My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time..

    Take Care Buddy,
    John Roach and Family

  118. Michael- We were sorry to hear of Elva’s passing but understand she fought a royal battle and is finally at peace.Please accept our sincere sympathy.
    We are in Florida or would be in Hunt’s Point.
    Sincerely Laura & gord

  119. Mike, we are very sad to hear of Elva’s passing. I spoke to her in the hospital and then John and I left to travel cross country. We have moved to Red Deer for 2 years. Our thoughts are with you……

  120. Mike
    So sorry for your loss. May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time. Elva will be fondly remembered by many.

  122. So sorry to learn of Elva’s passing.
    We remember the great days we had with you both.
    RIP Elva

  124. Mike,
    Sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family .

  125. My sympathy to you, MIke, and to your family. I never got to know Elva as a grown-up. To me she was the dear little girl in my class at Gorham School. She still retained that aura of sweetness and gentleness.
    My sincere sympathy to you, to the family, and to those who loved Elva.
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Tutty

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